Ahoy maties, The following is a timeline of events important to the mythology of Pirates of the Caribbean, the story of the adventures of Captain Jack Sparrow, Will Turner, and their friends, enemies, and inspirations. I will start by stating that The Curse of the Black Pearl most likely took place in 1782, so some dates will be referenced in relation to that date. Also, in effort to avoid spoilers, I will not recite the plots of the live action films. However, some events that took place after the Curse of the Black Pearl could spoil parts of the films. If you have not seen the films, I recommend watching them before continuing this timeline. The best place to start the timeline is with the birth of Montezuma. Around 1466, approximately 262 years before The Curse of the Black Pearl, Montezuma was born and would become Aztec Emperor. In 1474, Juan Ponce de Leon was born in Spain. He would go on to become an explorer and a conquistador. In 1485, Hernan Cortes was born in Spain. He would become one of history’s most well-known conquistadors. In 1497, a Spanish currency reform led to the creation of the pieces of eight, silver coins. In 1513, Juan Ponce de Leon discovered Florida while searching the New World for the Fountain of Youth. Around 1519, about 209 years before the Curse of the Black Pearl. Hernan Cortes and his armies conquered the Aztec empire. Cortes did so wielding a powerful sword, which would become known as the Sword of Cortes. Montezuma urged his people to retreat, and they stoned him to death, binding his spirit to a single stone. To end the slaughter, the Aztecs delivered a stone chest of 882 identical pieces of Aztec gold, blood money. Cortes accepted the gold, but he did not stop his conquest. Therefore, a curse was placed upon the treasure by the Aztec Gods. Anyone who took a coin from the chest would become an undead skeleton. The treasure would find its way to the Isla de Muerta, a mysterious phantom island in the Caribbean that was all but unfindable. In 1523, as captain of the Santiago, Juan Ponce de Leon discovered the Fountain of Youth on an unnamed mysterious Caribbean island. The journey was documented on the Mao Koon Map, also known as the navigational charts or the Map to the Land of the Dead. An ancient storm stranded the Santiago inland on the edge of a rocky cliff. In 1547, Hernan Cortes died, and his spirit was bound to the Sword of Cortes. In 1576, the Dutch colonized Douwesen, a small island in the South Archipelago of the Caribbean Sea. In 1580, the French colonized Falaise de Fleur, another island in the South Archipelago. Only months later, the Spanish destroyed the colony. In 1600, on December 31, London Merchants founded the East India Trading Company, a British joint-stock company and megacorporation, to monopolize trade with the Indian subcontinent... --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Decade Bird

Pirates of the Caribbean Timeline

Approaching the parking deck from inside the complex, we could see a high pair of headlights and a low pair of headlights facing our direction from where the giant tarp had been hanging just hours before. Silhouettes kept passing through the beams of light, but we could not discern what was going on from our distance. We moved in closer, slowly and quietly until we found ourselves hiding behind that one semi-sturdy column at the interior exit of the parking deck. I took note that the beam of the headlights revealed several cinder blocks I had not noticed during our last visit to the parking deck. Then, I paid attention to what was happening at the source of the light. Agent Walker was there with the bald man and the man with the blonde ponytail. The two henchmen were now wearing matching jackets to go with their matching pants. The three men were removing bags from a giant armored truck, almost too big to be parked in the parking deck, and loading them into the trunk of small black sports car. The sports car’s engine was running and filling the area with steam from the exhaust. I watched Ariel devise a simple plan in her head. She told me, “Stay out of sight. I have a plan.” She started to move out of cover. I grabbed her wrist to insist that she wait a moment. “What plan?” I asked with genuine curiosity. “I’m gonna walk out there and challenge my dad to a rematch,” Ariel stated with great confidence... --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

The Princess of Highland Park - Chapters 9 and 10

Ariel walked out of the apartment reloading her spare TASER cartridge as she passed the threshold. I followed closely, considering the possibility that she might leave me behind. Other than a few working lampposts, it was pitch black outside. I wondered what time it was, but I supposed it did not matter much. “Ariel,” I requested attention as I grabbed her wrist. Ariel stopped walking and did not protest my intervention as I almost expected she would. She gave me her full attention. I searched for words. “Are you okay?” Those were the best ones I could find... The Princess of Highland Park is available in eBook or paperback at https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0786Q2S46 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

The Princess of Highland Park - Chapters 7 and 8

Ariel was purposefully walking toward the garage by the car wash. It was impossible to tell if she was excited, scared, or a combination of the two, or any other combination of emotions. I kept pace just so I could try to talk some sense into her. “Ariel,” I attempted to gain her attention. “Shouldn’t we call the police or something?” Ariel stopped and looked at me with disdain. “Are you crazy?” I defended myself, “No, I’m pretty sure that is what sane people do in these situations.” “Not at Highland Park,” Ariel corrected me... The Princess of Highland Park is also available on eBook or paperback at https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0786Q2S46 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

The Princess of Highland Park - Chapters 5 and 6

I took a mental appraisal of Ariel’s appearance. She seemed to have a pretty face, but I tried not to look too closely because I did not want to give the wrong impression. I looked her up and down several times but was unable to make any reliable judgement about her. She had that black cap on which obstructed her hair and part of her face. She still wore that Kevlar vest which made her upper body appear bulky. Her pants were loose black duty pants tucked into tactical boots. I told myself to stop thinking about it because it was not relevant, but I remained curious... The Princess of Highland Park is also available on eBook or paperback at https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0786Q2S46 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

The Princess of Highland Park - Chapters 3 and 4

We started reading the The Princess of Highland Park. The Princess of Highland Park is the story of a young man and a young woman whose boring ride-along becomes an adventure to save the future from an evil corporation that plans to take possession of a powerful jewel called the Princess Diamond. The adventure is packed with action, humor, romance, mystery, and betrayal and leads the young heroes down a coming-of-age path that will affect their futures or end their lives. The Princess of Highland Park is also available on eBook or paperback at https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0786Q2S46 WELCOME TO GWINNETT COUNTY, GEORGIA. THE VERY PUBLIC DISCOVERY OF THE PRINCESS DIAMOND, A ONE-POUND JEWEL CAPABLE OF POWERING AN ENTIRE COUNTRY FOR ONE THOUSAND YEARS, HAS BROUGHT THE ATTENTION OF THE WORLD TO THE CITY OF LAWRENCEVILLE.  DISCOVERED ON THE PROPERTY OF REVOLUTION ENTERPRISES, THE YOUNG PHILANTHROPIC GROUP HAS RESISTED MULTIPLE PURCHASE OFFERS BY KINGDOM CORP AND INTENDS TO DONATE THE JEWEL FOR THE BENEFIT OF SUFFERING NATIONS AROUND THE WORLD. THE PRINCESS DIAMOND IS CURRENTLY BEING HELD IN A SECURE FACILITY IN NORCROSS AND HAS ATTRACTED A CRIMINAL ELEMENT THAT SEEKS TO TAKE THE JEWEL FOR ITS OWN FINANCIAL GAINS. TO ENSURE SAFE TRANSPORT OF THE PRINCESS DIAMOND,  REVOLUTION  ENTERPRISES  HAS CONTRACTED THE SERVICES OF SPECIALIZED SECURITY WHO HAS SENT THEIR TOP AGENT TO RETRIEVE THAT VALUABLE STONE... --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

The Princess of Highland Park - Getting Started

We have reached the epic conclusion of Captain Joe's Pirate Pirates. Captain Joe and the last mermaid returned to Arrr Island with a daring plan to extend the newfound peace of the Great Sea. Will The Decade Bird manage to overthrow Arrr Island's new absolutist monarch duo? What friends might arrive in time to help? One way or another, this the end of one incredible adventure. Captain Joe's Pirate Pirates is available in paperback and eBook at https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07XKVWPXJ. In the dark of night, The Decade Bird approached the south dock of Arrr Island. The whole island was barricaded behind a line of armed ships showing those flags with the twin crowns. Captain Joe had no idea how they would get past the line without hurting anyone or putting his small crew in harm’s way. He and Captain Rose braced themselves for cannon fire. However, instead, one by one, the guards’ ships started splintering into thousands of pieces, and the air was filled with high-pitched cheers. Captain Rose looked at Captain Joe and commented, “I am really glad that Captain Big is on our side.” Captain Joe agreed, “And I hate to think about what might have happened if we had actually fought against him in the Far North.” Captain Rose maintained the helm and set her course for the south dock with almost no opposition. Captain Joe’s ears rose as if he heard something disturbing, and he looked up at Mr. Bones. Then, he pointed his spyglass to the northeast, then to the northwest... --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Captain Joe's Pirate Pirates - FIVE

We read the fourth story of Captain Joe's Pirate Pirates. Captain Joe escorted Oldman of Robey to the Far South as requested. There, they ran to an old acquaintance, and we were introduced to possibly the most dangerous threat in all the great sea. A pair of twists led us to some revelations, answering some of the greatest mysteries of the Great Sea. What could be next for Captain Joe and his friends. Captain Joe's Pirate Pirates is available in paperback and eBook at https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07XKVWPXJ. After a full night, a full day, and another night of traveling, The Decade Bird arrived in the Far South at sunrise. The sun was bright, the water was wild, and it was hot…unbearably hot. It occurred to Captain Joe that this was why no one ever sailed past that point of the Great Sea. If it got any hotter, he was likely to pass out and become lost at sea. The captain looked around in all directions, and there was nothing. He looked to Oldman. “Well, Oldman,” Captain Joe started, “I’ve taken you to the Far South. Where should I drop you off?” Oldman looked around and pointed to the east horizon... --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Captain Joe's Pirate Pirates - FOUR

We read the third story of Captain Joe's Pirate Pirates. The crew of The Decade Bird returned to Arrr Island and received an unexpected welcome. Allegiances are starting to shift, so Captain Joe may need the help of some old friends to secure his freedom and continue his quest to find the last mermaid. Captain Joe's Pirate Pirates is available in paperback and eBook at https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07XKVWPXJ. As The Decade Bird approached Arrr Island, the crew was greeted by two long rows of ships forming a lane to the main dock. The Decade Bird sailed between the two lines of ships. There was at least fifty ships on each side, and they were heavily armed. Each ship donned new black flags with two crowns painted on them. Captain Joe looked around at his crew, Panto, Oldman, and Mr. Bones, and he smiled with pride. “What a welcome. They recognize us as the heroes we are.” Panto was not smiling; he was trembling... --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Captain Joe's Pirate Pirates - THREE

We read the second story of Captain Joe's Pirate Pirates. We arrived on the Isle of Robey where Captain Joe met Oldman of Robey and another interesting character. The adventure took a few unexpected turns, and Captain Joe's overall quest began to come into focus. What is next for the crew of The Decade Bird? Captain Joe's Pirate Pirates is available in paperback and eBook at https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07XKVWPXJ. Captain Joe and Panto frantically removed water from below the deck of The Decade Bird for several hours. As the ship slowly descended, it also quickly drifted further north. The water got colder and colder and caused pain to the two pirates as they reached their buckets into it, but they pressed on. Captain Joe was motivated by his love for his ship. Panto was motivated by his terrible fear of drowning. The two managed to keep the deck of The Decade Bird above the water line until sunset. Then, the deck finally sank below the surface of the sea, and there was nowhere to stand, so Captain Joe and Panto released their buckets and climbed the mast. They joined Mr. Bones in the crow’s nest... --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Captain Joe's Pirate Pirates - TWO

We read the first story of Captain Joe's Pirate Pirates. We were introduced the world of the Great Sea. In the first story, we started on Arrr Island, the pirate captial, where we met the Duchess of Bumble, the Count of Blubber, Captain Joe, and Panto. We moved on to board Captain Joe's ship, The Decade Bird where we met Mr. Bones and Piper. The crew sailed The Decade Bird to the Far North where we met Captain Rose, Miss Mask, and Captain Big. It has been quite the adventure so far... Captain Joe's Pirate Pirates is available in paperback and eBook at https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07XKVWPXJ. MY NAME IS OLDMAN OF ROBEY. YAR, I COULD TELL YOU TALES OF GREAT PIRATE ADVENTURES AND THE GOLDEN AGE OF PIRACY, BUT THE YEARS HAVE NOT BEEN KIND TO ME, AND ME MEMORY IS NOT WHAT IT USED TO BE, SO THIS STORY BEGINS… A COUPLE WEEKS AGO… AT THE FIRST ANNUAL PIRATE KING ELECTION... --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Captain Joe's Pirate Pirates - ONE

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