Pirates: Behind the Legends

S01E08 Roberts - The Last Great Pirate

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.