Henry Every The Manhunt for the Most Infamous Pirate in History

Exploring the life and legacy behind one of the most infamous pirates in history, including the subject of the first ever worldwide manhunt and one of the only pirates to successfully escape with their treasure: Henry Every. Get the podcast ad-free: In the 17th century, one man declared himself pirate, and newfound captain, aboard a privateering vessel. This singular act would end with him at the forefront of the first-ever manhunt. But all of those searches would come up empty, as he disappeared, taking with him the largest treasure hoard in pirate history. Today, we’re learning about one of the most infamous pirates of all time, Henry Every. Sensitive topics: sexual assault, suicide, murder Our sponsors: SelectQuote - Go to to save more than 50%. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Go to for 10% off your first month. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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This episode was published on Mar 9, 2026.

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