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Boring History for Sleep

Pirate Ships Were No Paradise: The Dark Truth | Boring History for Sleep

23 Sep 2025

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Pirate stories often sound like adventure — treasure maps, freedom, and life on the open sea. But the real life aboard a pirate ship was far from paradise. It was harsh, dirty, and often short-lived.In this calm, long-form history, we drift gently through:The cramped, disease-ridden conditions on boardThe strict pirate codes and surprising shipboard democracyThe food, drink, and punishments that shaped daily lifeThe myths versus the reality of treasure and plunderHow most pirate lives ended — not in glory, but on the gallowsTold slowly and softly, this story strips away the legend and reveals the quiet, uncomfortable truth of piracy’s so-called golden age. Perfect for late-night listening, when you want history that soothes instead of excites.🔔 Subscribe for more calm journeys into the forgotten corners of history.

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