About this episode

This episode explores the myths surrounding pirates in Cozumel and contrasts them with historical facts.

Popular tales claim that pirates used the island of Cozumel as a base of operations. History tells us pretty much the exact opposite. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

People in this episode

Host: Brian Dunning

Topics covered

• pirates
• history
• Cozumel
• myth-busting
• adventure

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Cozumel

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