Brutes, Broads and Bastards is a history podcast chalk-full of unforgettable characters and colourful tales of political intrigue, genius, betrayal, madness, and mayhem.
Each week this diabolical history podcast looks at a particular brute, broad or bastard, and explores their life and legacy as one of history’s most heroic, villainous, and downright debauched characters.
7 - François L'Olonnais (Part 2) - The Cruellest Buccaneer
This week, we're completing our first season, with a two-part special on the cruellest pirate of the seven seas: François L'Olonnais.
In this final instalment, we examine the peak and downfall of the Caribbean's most vicious BASTARD: François L'Olonnais. Now the Spanish Empire's public enemy #1, we examine how L'Olonnais fuelled his brutal rampage along the Spanish Main, and how his infamous cruelty and savagery led to his grisly, if not fitting, end.
Twitter: @brutehistory (https://twitter.com/BruteHistory)
Artwork: Badass of the Week (https://www.badassoftheweek.com/lolonnais)
24 Feb 2021
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18 Feb 2021
6 - François L'Olonnais (Part 1) - The Bane of Spain
This week, we're completing our Pirates of the Seven Seas trilogy with a two-part special.
In this first instalment, we examine the diabolical rise of the Caribbean's most vicious BASTARD: François L'Olonnais. From his rise from indentured servant to Buccaneer to Public Enemy #1 for the Spanish Empire, we examine the wicked and wild stories of his life, and how he became known as the infamous "Bane of Spain".
For your very own Visual Guide to this week's episode, click here (https://brutehistory.wordpress.com/2021/02/17/the-good-the-bad-and-lolonnais/).
Twitter: @brutehistory (https://twitter.com/BruteHistory)
Artwork: Wikimedia Commons (https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Francoislollonais.JPG)
10 Jan 2021
5 - Ching Shih - Pirate Queen of the South China Sea
This week, we're covering the second episode of our three-part series on Pirates of the Seven Seas with the most fearsome pirate of all time.
In this episode, we examine the diabolical life and times of the BROAD: Ching Shih. From her rise as flower boat prostitute to businesswoman to the fearsome pirate queen, we examine the wild and wily stories of her life, and how she became one of the most successful pirates of all time.
For more colourful details on the wild life of Ching Shih, check out our Blog (https://brutehistory.wordpress.com/2021/01/11/things-you-wish-you-knew-about-ching-shih/).
Twitter: @brutehistory (https://twitter.com/BruteHistory)
Artwork: Statworld (https://www.thestatworld.com/2015/09/chinese-female-pirate-from-prostitute-to-famous-pirate-lord.html)
17 Dec 2020
4 - Bartholomew Roberts - The Dread Pirate Captain
This week, we're starting our three-part series on Pirates of the Seven Seas with arguably the most successful pirate captain of all time.
In this episode, we examine the diabolical life and times of the BRUTE: Bartholomew Roberts. From his rise as underling merchant sailor to the most fearsome pirate captain in the Atlantic, we examine the vicious and vivacious stories of his life, and how he earned his reputation at the most successful pirate of all time.
For more colourful details on the wild life of Captain Roberts, check out: https://brutehistory.wordpress.com/blog/
Twitter: @brutehistory
28 Nov 2020
3 - William the Conqueror - The Bastard of Normandy
In this episode, we examine the diabolical life and times of the penultimate BASTARD: William the Conqueror. From his rise as young, illegitimate Duke to undisputed King of England, we examine the tumultuous and active stories of his life, and discuss how he earned his reputation as one of the greatest conquerors and medieval kings.
28 Aug 2020
2 - Cleopatra - Leader, Lover, Mother, Queen
In this episode, we examine the diabolical life and times of the penultimate BROAD: Cleopatra. From her rise as young princess to undisputed queen of the Mediterranean, we examine the scandalous and sultry stories of her life, and discuss how she earned earned her sultry and extravagant reputation in popular culture today.
22 Aug 2020
BONUS - Hülegü and the Sack of Baghdad
In this bonus episode, we explore the BRUTE Hülegü Il-Khan, the Devil's Horseman, & his role in the disastrous Sack of Baghdad in 1258 CE. Counted today as one of the greatest atrocities against Islamic believers, the Sack of Baghdad ended 1 million lives, brought an end to the Islamic Golden Age, & forever changed global history. And it all started with a foolish insult by a callous leader.
19 Aug 2020
1 - Genghis Khan - The Scourge of God
In this episode, we examine the diabolical life and times of the penultimate brute: Genghis Khan. From his humble origins on the Mongolian Steppe to the ruthless conqueror of Asia, we examine how Genghis Khan earned his fierce-some reputation, and explore his lasting legacy on our world today.
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