Blog Project Blog North Carolina's expert maritime archaeologists, conservators, and historians invite you to explore an incredible chapter in maritime history. Discover the origins of the infamous Blackbeard's prized flagship. Learn more about the transatlantic slave trade, the Golden Age of Piracy, and much more! Welcome to our blog! Follow the final journey of the French La Concorde, its capture by the infamous pirate Blackbeard, and its piratical life as Queen Anne’s Revenge with “On This Day.” Understand the historical context of 18th-century maritime history with “Did You Know.” Discover unique artifacts recovered from the wreck with “Artifact of the Month.” Learn how we preserve these artifacts for generations to come with “Conservation Highlights.” Meet the staff and students who make this project possible with "My Story." Our overall understanding of this shipwreck and the people, places, and events of the 18th century is ever-evolving as ongoing historical and archaeological research presents new dates, facts, and ideas. Continue to check back for new discoveries! View Embed Blogs Blogs Adventures in History Wednesday, April 15, 2020 Artifact of the Month: Brunswick Town Cask Hoop Wednesday, April 01, 2020 Researching La Concorde in Nantes Tuesday, March 24, 2020 Pirate Profile: Mary Read Sunday, March 15, 2020 Conservation Highlights: Responding to a Natural Disaster Tuesday, March 10, 2020 Artifact of the Month: It Was a Woman's World Too Sunday, March 01, 2020 Artifact of the Month: Cheap Shot Saturday, February 01, 2020 Lessons in Time from Conservation and Underwater Archaeology Saturday, November 23, 2019 Outreach Efforts at the QAR Lab: Activities and Lectures Friday, October 25, 2019 Exiting my Historical Comfort at the QAR Lab Saturday, October 05, 2019 Artifact of the Month: Signal Gun Wednesday, September 04, 2019 Artifact of the Month: Some Light Reading Thursday, August 01, 2019 Pagination First page « First Previous page ‹‹ Page 1 Current page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Page 6 Page 7 Page 8 Next page ›› Last page Last » Get QAR Blog Updates in Your Inbox Email Address Visit Our Lab and Museums See Our Artifacts View Educational Resources
Blog Project Blog North Carolina's expert maritime archaeologists, conservators, and historians invite you to explore an incredible chapter in maritime history. Discover the origins of the infamous Blackbeard's prized flagship. Learn more about the transatlantic slave trade, the Golden Age of Piracy, and much more! Welcome to our blog! Follow the final journey of the French La Concorde, its capture by the infamous pirate Blackbeard, and its piratical life as Queen Anne’s Revenge with “On This Day.” Understand the historical context of 18th-century maritime history with “Did You Know.” Discover unique artifacts recovered from the wreck with “Artifact of the Month.” Learn how we preserve these artifacts for generations to come with “Conservation Highlights.” Meet the staff and students who make this project possible with "My Story." Our overall understanding of this shipwreck and the people, places, and events of the 18th century is ever-evolving as ongoing historical and archaeological research presents new dates, facts, and ideas. Continue to check back for new discoveries! View Embed Blogs Blogs Adventures in History Wednesday, April 15, 2020 Artifact of the Month: Brunswick Town Cask Hoop Wednesday, April 01, 2020 Researching La Concorde in Nantes Tuesday, March 24, 2020 Pirate Profile: Mary Read Sunday, March 15, 2020 Conservation Highlights: Responding to a Natural Disaster Tuesday, March 10, 2020 Artifact of the Month: It Was a Woman's World Too Sunday, March 01, 2020 Artifact of the Month: Cheap Shot Saturday, February 01, 2020 Lessons in Time from Conservation and Underwater Archaeology Saturday, November 23, 2019 Outreach Efforts at the QAR Lab: Activities and Lectures Friday, October 25, 2019 Exiting my Historical Comfort at the QAR Lab Saturday, October 05, 2019 Artifact of the Month: Signal Gun Wednesday, September 04, 2019 Artifact of the Month: Some Light Reading Thursday, August 01, 2019 Pagination First page « First Previous page ‹‹ Page 1 Current page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Page 6 Page 7 Page 8 Next page ›› Last page Last » Get QAR Blog Updates in Your Inbox Email Address Visit Our Lab and Museums See Our Artifacts View Educational Resources