Pirates (1998)

Discovery examines the history of "Golden age of Piracy." The program takes a detailed look at the harsh lives of pirates, their tactics, motivations and why they would choose such a life. The geopolitical forces that lead to the proliferation of pirates and their final demise are explained.

Genres: Documentary, History

Stars: Gabriel Byrne, Lorna Bennett, Rachel Ferjani, Chris Jarman, Jonathan Leveck