Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Assassin’s Creed Black Flag recreates New Providence and its capital, Nassau, in gorgeous detail. The game introduces us to key figures in its foundation as a “pirate republic”, notably Benjamin Hornigold. The epic story implies that Nassau was not the democratic paradise it seemed... What was life like in the Pirate Republic?

Matt Lewis is rejoined by pirate historian Dr Rebecca Simon to answer these questions and more!

Edited by: Robin McConnell
Produced by: Robin McConnell
Executive Producers: Etienne Bouvier, Julien Fabre, Steve Lanham, Jen Bennett

Chapters
00:00 - Introduction
01:14 - Where was the Pirate Republic?
05:10 - The Destruction of Nassau
07:02 - The Sunken Spanish Treasure Fleet
09:02 - Who Were The Flying Gang?
11:03 - Was it really a ""Republic""?
13:54 - Pirate Law
15:37 - Benjamin Hornigold
23:23 - Britain vs Pirates
29:09 - Spoiler Talk
35:32 - How accurate is Nassau in the game?
38:12 - Enter the Animus: where would you go in time?

About Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced:
Rebuilt from the ground up and powered by the latest Anvil engine, the iconic solo pirate adventure returns. Sail the Caribbean as Edward Kenway during the Golden Age of Piracy in this faithfully enhanced remake featuring stunning visuals, upgraded gameplay, and new content. As you follow Edward in his pursuit of glory and gold, you’ll be drawn into an ancient war separating Assassins and Templars, with the fate of everything the pirates have built hanging in the balance.

Raise the Black Flag and let your reign over the seas begin.

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