It was June 21st, 1720 and the sun was just rising over Trepassey, Newfoundland. The fishermen listened to the songbirds and gentle surf on the rocks as they readied their boats. Everything indicated a beautiful day ahead.

Then the birds stopped singing.

In the distance, there was a rumble of canon fire. On the breeze came the sound of trumpets and drums. Everthing was about to change…

Black Bart, the dreaded pirate, had come to town.

This episode explores the strange truth and tall tales of pirate Bartholomew Roberts and his time in Newfoundland.

Check out the podcast page: Black Bart in Newfoundland

Read the blog post: When Black Bart Burned Trepassey