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 Artifact of the Month: Pipe Stems Wednesday, September 01, 2021 Did you Know Sea Shanties were an Important Part of Sailing? Friday, August 20, 2021 Artifact of the Month: Sewing Pins Sunday, August 01, 2021 Artifact of the Month: Copper Alloy Tap Wednesday, June 02, 2021 Artifact of the Month: Lead Shot Saturday, May 01, 2021 Artifact of the Month: Rupert Shot Thursday, April 01, 2021 Artifact of the Month: What We Don't See Monday, March 01, 2021 Artifact of the Month: Files Monday, February 01, 2021 Pirate Profile: Jeanne de Clisson Wednesday, January 20, 2021 Artifact of the Month: When is a Cup not a Cup? Sunday, November 01, 2020 Conservation Highlights: Arsenic and Old Books Thursday, October 15, 2020 Why I Became A Conservator Thursday, August 20, 2020 Pagination First page « First Previous page ‹‹ Page 1 Current page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Page 6 Page 7 Page 8 Page 9 … 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 Artifact of the Month: Pipe Stems Wednesday, September 01, 2021 Did you Know Sea Shanties were an Important Part of Sailing? Friday, August 20, 2021 Artifact of the Month: Sewing Pins Sunday, August 01, 2021 Artifact of the Month: Copper Alloy Tap Wednesday, June 02, 2021 Artifact of the Month: Lead Shot Saturday, May 01, 2021 Artifact of the Month: Rupert Shot Thursday, April 01, 2021 Artifact of the Month: What We Don't See Monday, March 01, 2021 Artifact of the Month: Files Monday, February 01, 2021 Pirate Profile: Jeanne de Clisson Wednesday, January 20, 2021 Artifact of the Month: When is a Cup not a Cup? Sunday, November 01, 2020 Conservation Highlights: Arsenic and Old Books Thursday, October 15, 2020 Why I Became A Conservator Thursday, August 20, 2020 Pagination First page « First Previous page ‹‹ Page 1 Current page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Page 6 Page 7 Page 8 Page 9 … 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