Once you discover that real pirates are more interesting than fictional ones, you can't look away. Robert Kurson discoverfictionalinterest Change image and share on social
A century before the concept took hold in America, pirate ships were democracies. Most captains were elected by crew and could be voted out anytime. Robert Kurson americaanytimecaptain Change image and share on social
Pirates almost never sailed with women. Just four or five are known to have worked as pirates during the Golden Age. Two of them - Mary Read and Anne Bonny - became famous, dressing as men and fighting alongside one of the most celebrated of all pirate captains, 'Calico' Jack Rackham. Robert Kurson agealongsideanne share on social
John Chatterton is the kind of person who always seems to be up to some kind of incredible adventure. Robert Kurson adventurechattertonincredible Change image and share on social
There is pressure when you have a very big book like 'Shadow Divers' to follow up with something big. But you can't let that pressure determine what you do. You just look for the best stories, and when you find a great one, you tell it. Robert Kurson bigbookdetermine share on social
Port Royal, Jamaica, was built for pirates. The town had a well-protected harbor, corrupt politicians and townsfolk, and a set of ethics that seemed passed down from Sodom and Gomorrah. Robert Kurson buildcorruptethic Change image and share on social
