In the late 1500s, Havana became Spain’s main hub in the Caribbean. Ships were loaded with so much gold and silver stolen from Mexico and Central America that they could barely keep up. But once those treasure fleets set sail for Spain, the rest of Europe took notice. What started as raids turned into all-out battles at sea. And just like that, the Golden Age of Piracy was born. This content includes AI-generated elements and historical recreations. | Buro Facts