Pirates: Behind the Legends S01E08 - Roberts - The Last Great Pirate

Episode Overview

Bartholomew Roberts, known as Black Bart, stands out as the most notorious pirate of the Golden Age, having captured an impressive 450 vessels. Starting off as a Welsh sailor, Roberts swiftly rises to captain a pirate ship, demonstrating his cunning leadership by drafting a set of pirate rules. His relentless piracy nearly halts trade in the West Indies, prompting the English crown to launch a manhunt for him.