Pirates have been a source of cultural fascination and inspiration for centuries. Even today, people remain captivated by legends of adventure, treasure, peg-legs, and scurvy that only a true buccanneer could tell. But what does history have to say about the 'Golden Age of Piracy'? On the latest episode of 4Thirty, Ben and Pat set sail for the 'High-Seas' and swashbuckle their way through a discussion revolving around historical pirates, ranging from the brutal and cunning, to the quirky and insignificant. The guys also discuss what modern pirates are up to lately, while also breaking down yet another dose of news stories you missed for a reason. What exactly made a 'successful pirate' according to history? What parts of the world are still threatened by sea-crime today? What motivated pirates to committ heists on the sea in the first place? Did more animals recently escape at the St. Louis Zoo? For answers to these questions and many, many more, be sure to give this episode of 4Thirty in the Morning a listen!