THIS WEEK! We find out what excactly we think we know about Pirates. We go through the most famous misconceptions, and myths about the history of Piracy. Did they say Argh Matey? And did they walk the plank? And were there really such a thing as Treassure Maps? Find out This week on "Well That Aged Well", With Erlend Hedegart".

Find Professor Blakemore on Twitter/X here:

@historywomble

Links to purchase the book here:

For the UK:

https://thehistorypress.co.uk/publication/enemies-of-all/

For The US:

https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Enemies-of-All/Richard-Blakemore/9781639366330

The Dutch Version:

https://www.hollandsdiep.nl/boek/3076/richard-blakemore-vijanden-van-iedereen.html

Professor Blakemores personal website:

https://www.reading.ac.uk/history/our-staff/dr-richard-blakemore

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