Sort of. Although some familiar words and phrases do come from authentic sailor jargon, most of what we consider “pirate language” can be attribute...

Yes, but on a much smaller scale than in previous centuries. However, modern-day pirates still occasionally attack ships passing through internatio...

No. Several famous women had successful careers as pirates, including Anne Bonney, Mary Read, and Ching Chih. At the height of her career, Ching Ch...