Uploaded July 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 hour ago

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Sir Henry Morgan was a notorious 17th-century privateer who raided Spanish ships and cities in the Caribbean. While technically working for the British Crown, his actions often looked a lot like piracy. Known for bold attacks on places like Panama and Portobelo, Morgan became both a feared pirate and a national hero in England. This episode explores the real man behind the legend—and how he ended up as a knight and governor after a life of plundering.

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