Ep. 28. Mughals, Merchants, Marauders & Henry Every's Heist of the Century
About this episode
This episode explores the legendary heist by pirate Henry Every in the 17th century, highlighting themes of corruption and adventure.
Everybody loves a good heist story – especially a successful one. Chuck in corrupt politicians, corporate gangsters and billionaire warlords and you’ve got yourself a winning formula. Set your story in the 17th century, make your protagonist a handsome, mutinous pirate on the run and you’re looking at a sure-fire Hollywood blockbuster. Except that in this case, there isn’t one. Henry Every pulled off the heist of the century, when in 1694 he seized his ship in a mutiny, sailed half way around...
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