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CLASSIC: Nosy Boraha: The Pirate's Paradise (And Cemetery)

CLASSIC: Nosy Boraha: The Pirate's Paradise (And Cemetery)

Author: iHeartPodcasts June 20, 2026 Duration: 25:12
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Nowadays most people know the pirates depicted in fiction bear little resemblance to real-life, historical pirates. Few actually buried any treasure, and fewer still lived in secretive island hideouts -- however, in at least one case, the truth appears stranger than fiction. Join the guys as they explore the story of Nosy Boraha, the Pirate's Paradise.

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History is beautiful, brutal and, often, ridiculous. Join Ben Bowlin and Noel Brown as they dive into some of the weirdest stories from across the span of human civilization in Ridiculous History, a podcast by iHeartRadio.
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