Video - When Pirates Captured Julius Caesar: True Story

Amazing History Facts They Don’t Cover at School. Did you know that Julius Caesar was once kidnapped by pirates? Yep, you heard right! In 75 BCE, before he became the famous Roman dictator, Caesar was captured by Sicilian pirates. Here's the kicker—when they demanded a ransom of 20 talents of silver, he laughed and insisted they ask for 50! During his captivity, he treated the pirates like his subordinates, even threatening to crucify them. They thought he was joking—big mistake. After his release, Caesar raised a fleet, captured the pirates, and true to his word, had them all crucified. Now that's what I call a plot twist! Ever heard of a more daring hostage? Let me know in the comments! And don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe for more striking stories!