S3, Ep : 50. Pirates, Corsairs, and Buccaneers: The untold war that built empires.
Have you ever wondered what the real difference is between a pirate, a corsair, and a buccaneer? Most of us use those words as if they all mean the same thing... but they really don't.
This week on Spanish Loops, Fran and I had a great time untangling one of the most fascinating chapters of history.
We talk about who these men really were, who paid them, what they were after, and why Spain's ships crossing the Atlantic became some of the most valuable (and dangerous) targets on Earth.
It turns out the story isn't simply about buried treasure, eye patches, and walking the plank. Behind every…
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