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Have you ever gazed in wonder at the Great Pyramid?

Have you marveled at the golden face of Tudankamun?

Or admired the delicate features of Queen Nefertiti?

If you have, you'll probably like the History of Egypt podcast.

Every week we explore tales of this ancient culture.

The History of Egypt is available wherever you get your podcasting fix.

Come, let me introduce you to the world of Ancient Egypt.

Hi, I'm Matt Albers, host of the Pirate History Podcast.

The men and women of the Golden Age of Piracy are some of the most infamous and often misunderstood characters in all of human history.

You know their names.

And Bonnie, Henry Avery, Mary Reid, Captain Kid, Blackbeard.

But do you know their stories, their real stories?

Every week over on the Pirate History Podcast,

we examine what made these pirates sail the high seas in search of plunder and adventure and revenge.

If you'd like to hear the stories of the real men and women who went on the account and sailed under the black flag,

join us on the Pirate History Podcast.

When I started this podcast about five-six years ago,

the first thing my event teenage son asked was,

Dad, who is the greatest explorer ever?

Without relieving thinking, I replied Richard Francis Burton.

Now, before we get too excited about that lofty answer, I should clarify.

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