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.

• Year: 1998
• Genres: Documentary, History
• Countries: United Kingdom
• Languages: English
• Runtime: 104 min