Sir Francis Drake, a hero to the English, known as The Dragon to the Spanish. Drake's voyages and attacks brought endless stolen plunder to Queen Elizabeth I and the English crown. But who was Francis Drake and how did this explorer become such a fearsome pirate? Watch the new series Pirates: Behind the Legends from Sunday 18th August at 8pm, on National Geographic UK. | National Geographic UK

Legend has it that Sir Francis Drake was buried at sea in full armor inside of a lead coffin. ⚰️ Joshua Gates is on a mission to find Drake's watery grave and his long lost treasure on Expedition Unknown -- Wednesday at 9p on Discovery. | Expedition Unknown