Blackbeard was an active pirate with his own command for just two years. When he held prisoners for ransom, such as the Governor’s son during the week-long Charlestown blockade in 1718 ...

Italy is using its Piracy Shield law to go after Google, with a court ordering the Internet giant to immediately begin ...

Franco’s Pirates is an essential read for anyone interested in the Spanish Civil War, naval operations between the World Wars, and the concept of blockade. Note: Franco’s Pirates is also available in ...