Pirates are some of the most fascinating people in the world, and they capture the imaginations of both children and adults. Since they are often portrayed in movies and books, and they are rarely seen in real life, some people think that they do not really exist. In truth, pirates have been in existence since many centuries ago, and they were a serious threat to seafarers in the past. Even the Pirates of the Caribbean were real, but they did not possess the kind of supernatural powers they display in the movie. There are still pirates in some parts of the world today. Here is a list of websites that provide more information about pirates.
Pirate Weapons
Pirate Myths
- Pirate Mythory: Articles that reveal the truth about certain pirate myths.
Pirate Treasures
Pirate Code
Famous Pirates
- Blackbeard the Pirate: Article that relates the adventures of Blackbeard, one of the most feared pirates in history.
- Bartholomew Roberts: Learn about one of the most successful pirates of all time, Bartholomew Roberts.
- Sir Francis Drake: The life and times of famous English sea captain and pirate Sir Francis Drake.
- Captain Kidd Website: A website that provides extensive information about legendary pirate Captain Kidd.
- Jack Rackham: Summary of the exploits of great pirate Jack Rackham.
- Henry Morgan: Description of the career of Welsh buccaneer Henry Morgan.
Pirate Cultures
- The Wokou: Outline that provides an account of the rise and fall of the Japanese pirates Wokou.
- Barbary Pirates: Article that describes the activities of the Barbary pirates.