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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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