Why did pirates rob ships and where were their main bases hidden? Piracy exists almost all the time of shipping. Over the centuries, pirates grew from small bands of pirates to entire communities with their own laws, fleets, and bases. The Caribbean Sea, the Indian Ocean, the Mediterranean Sea - in various parts of the world pirates hunted merchant ships, seized cargo and demanded ransom for captives. But why were some pirates considered criminals, while others received the support of kings? Who are privateers and how are they different from pirates? And what finally made the famous pirates go down in history? Let's find out in our video.

Why did pirates rob ships and where were their main bases hidden? Piracy exists almost all the time of shipping. Over the centuries, pirates grew from small bands of pirates to entire communities with their own laws, fleets, and bases. The Caribbean Sea, the Indian Ocean, the Mediterranean Sea - in various parts of the world pirates hunted merchant ships, seized cargo and demanded ransom for captives. But why were some pirates considered criminals, while others received the support of kings? Who are privateers and how are they different from pirates? And what finally made the famous pirates go down in history? Let's find out in our video.