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Celebrating Women Who Inspire — A Podcast About Remarkable Women
Looking for a podcast that highlights inspiring women and their incredible stories?
Join two sisters every Friday night as we shine a spotlight on extraordinary women from around the world—past and present—who have shaped history, led movements, broken barriers, and made a difference.
From trailblazing female leaders and historic pioneers to modern-day changemakers and unsung heroines, we share powerful, uplifting stories of resilience, courage, and impact. Whether you’re into women’s history, female empowerment, or just love inspiring true stories, this podcast is for you.
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Anne Bonney and Mary Read: History’s Most Notorious Women Pirates
Welcome back to Speaking of Her. For this week’s episode, Jess dives into the notorious and daring lives of Anne Bonney and Mary Read — two of the most famous female pirates to ever sail the Caribbean during the Golden Age of Piracy.
In a brutal, lawless world ruled almost entirely by men, Anne and Mary carved out lives of rebellion and freedom on the open seas, fighting fiercely in battle, and refusing to submit to the roles society demanded of them.
In this thrilling episode, we explore:
- How Anne Bonney fled a life of rigid expectations and scandal to embrace piracy — and what drew her to the notorious pirate “Calico Jack” Rackham
- Mary Read’s extraordinary early life, including being raised as a boy and how that deception shaped her survival and identity
- How Anne and Mary met aboard Rackham’s ship and became fearsome fighters known for their ferocity in combat
- The capture of their crew, the dramatic trial that shocked the colonial world, and the legal loophole that spared them from immediate execution
- The myths, mysteries, and unanswered questions surrounding their final fates — and why their legacy still fascinates us today
This episode peels back the legend to reveal two complex women who lived boldly, violently, and unapologetically on their own terms — and who continue to challenge how we think about gender, power, and rebellion in history.
Sources:
- Smithsonian Magazine
- Pirates: Totalus Rankium podcast episode 19
- Wicked Women podcast: Anne Bonney and Mary Read
- ChatGPT
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