Who was Zheng I Sao, and how did she become one of the most successful pirates ever?

During her rule, she came to be known as the "pirate queen." While Sayyida was just a young girl, her family was forced to ...

During China's Qing Dynasty, a fearsome female pirate queen named Ching Shih ruled the South China Sea. She led the Red Flag Fleet, commanding over 1,800 pirate ships and around 80,000 pirates.

her fierce rival Queen Elizabeth I of England. Celebrating the real-life story of legendary Irish Chieftain Grace O'Malley, The Pirate Queen combines classic storytelling and a sweeping score with ...

But in the early 19th century, a remarkable pirate ruled the South China Sea - and that pirate was a woman! She was not only immensely well-organised and fond of rules, but also ended her days ...

capable sailor and all-round badass – defied convention to become Ireland’s most famous pirate queen, at a time when most clans, as well as the seas, were ruled by men. Grace, or Gráinne Ní ...