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March 22, 2021

Henry Morgan and the City of Ash

19 minutes

Henry Morgan, revered pirate turned pirate hunter, kept himself busy being a terror to the Spanish on the high seas. This episode covers his most daring expedition of all, capturing Panama, a key source of Spain's wealth in the New World. His trips would lead to the complete destruction of Panama City and loosen the grip of Spain on the Americas. He also returned home a hero and turned his back on his pirate brethren without hesitation. This is Henry Morgan, who helped shaped Jamaica's early years as a pirate haven and English colony.

Sources:

Pieces of the Past: A Stroll Down Jamaica's Memory Lane. Rebecca Tortello.

Empire of Blue Water: Henry Morgan and the Pirates who Ruled the Caribbean Waves. Stephan Talty.

Empire's Crossroads: A History of the Caribbean from Columbus to the Present Day. Carrie Gibson.

https://blog.marinersmuseum.org/2012/10/the-difference-between-pirates-privateers-and-buccaneers-pt-2/

https://www.nytimes.com/2007/06/03/books/chapters/0603-1st-earl.html

https://www.britannica.com/biography/Henry-Morgan-Welsh-buccaneer

https://www.historic-uk.com/HistoryUK/HistoryofWales/Sir-Henry-Morgan/

Intro & outro music: Music: Dutty - Vibe Tracks https://youtu.be/YeHqPHl1114

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