Mary Read's life is the stuff of legends, a real-life narrative that blends the lines between gender roles and daring piracy. Born in England during the late 17th century, Mary faced a world where opportunities for women were severely limited. In an audacious move, she adopted male attire, assuming the identity of her deceased half-brother. This guise allowed Mary to integrate into military services and later into the notoriously ruthless world of pirates. In 1702, Mary found herself in the Cari

2.4K views · 67 reactions | In 1720 a pirate called Andy fell in love with a 'handsome young fellow' called Mark. But all was not as it seemed... Cross-dressing, boundary breaking, and ‘fighting like men’ – this is the story of Anne Bonny and Mary Read, two of the most infamous pirates in history. Join us online all this February for LGBT History Month: https://bit.ly/3jen7Fo | Royal Museums Greenwich | Facebook

Do you know the fascinating story of female pirates Anne Bonny and Mary Read who disguised themselves as men to take to sea? Learn more about LGBTQ histories: rmg.co.uk/LGBT #LGBTHistoryMonth | Royal Museums Greenwich

Anne Bonny and Mary Read were female pirates at a time when the idea of women committing such significant crimes was so unusual that the admiralty didn't know what to do with them. When the pair went on trial, things became even more complicated after some shocking admissions were made. #PiratesBehindTheLegends is now streaming on Disney . | National Geographic History