Pirate history

Bartholomew Roberts, also known as Black Bart, was a notorious pirate who raided ships. Here are some of the harsh - and sometimes unexpected - rules that governed the crews on his ships: The Pirate Code.

From the sheer effectiveness of Black Bart Roberts to the fascinatingly flamboyant Blackbeard, there are a few of the pirates every man should know.

Famous pirates and their jolly Rogers

Be a REAL Pirate

Bartholomew Roberts, also known as Black Bart, was a notorious pirate who raided ships. Here are some of the harsh - and sometimes unexpected - rules that governed the crews on his ships: The Pirate Code.

Take a look back at the criminal careers of five of history’s most ferocious seafaring women.