They're usually billed as piracy's most famous female double act. But how did Anne Bonny and Mary Read find their way from obscurity and scandal to become the 17th century's biggest "open secret" - and how did they really feel about their lives, their shipmates, and each other?

Historian Greg Jenner, host of the BBC comedy history podcast You’re Dead To Me, joins us for a remarkable seafaring adventure! 

(And be sure to check out the Anne Bonny and Mary Read episode of You're Dead To Me here!)


Music featured in this episode provided by: The Midshipmen's Glee Club, Cooper Cannell, Jesse Gallagher, The Peerless Quartet, The Mini Vandals and Jeff Cuno


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What’sHerName puts the women back into world history. Hosts Dr. Katie Nelson and Olivia Meikle are professors-turned-podcasters (and sisters!). Weaving interviews with experts into vivid, nuanced biographies, What'sHerName women's history podcast tells the stories of fascinating women you’ve never heard of (but should have). Fascinating and funny, thought-provoking and insightful. New episodes biweekly Mondays.

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