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: Signal Gun Wednesday, September 04, 2019 Artifact of the Month: Some Light Reading Thursday, August 01, 2019 Who was Aboard La Concorde? Saturday, July 27, 2019 Interning at the QAR Lab Thursday, July 25, 2019 La Concorde and Queen Anne's Revenge: A History of One Ship with Two Names Thursday, July 04, 2019 Artifact of the Month: Fire in the Hole! Monday, July 01, 2019 Artifact of the Month: Wire-Wrapped Sword Grip Wednesday, June 05, 2019 Artifact of the Month: Bar Shot Saturday, May 04, 2019 Artifact of the Month: Born with a Pewter Spoon... Wednesday, April 03, 2019 Did you Know Blackbeard's Crew was Tried in Virginia? Tuesday, March 12, 2019 Artifact of the Month: An Unidentified, Fascinating Object Friday, March 01, 2019 Conservation Highlights: Artifact Analysis and Research Saturday, December 15, 2018 Pagination First page « First Previous page ‹‹ Page 1 Page 2 Current 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: Signal Gun Wednesday, September 04, 2019 Artifact of the Month: Some Light Reading Thursday, August 01, 2019 Who was Aboard La Concorde? Saturday, July 27, 2019 Interning at the QAR Lab Thursday, July 25, 2019 La Concorde and Queen Anne's Revenge: A History of One Ship with Two Names Thursday, July 04, 2019 Artifact of the Month: Fire in the Hole! Monday, July 01, 2019 Artifact of the Month: Wire-Wrapped Sword Grip Wednesday, June 05, 2019 Artifact of the Month: Bar Shot Saturday, May 04, 2019 Artifact of the Month: Born with a Pewter Spoon... Wednesday, April 03, 2019 Did you Know Blackbeard's Crew was Tried in Virginia? Tuesday, March 12, 2019 Artifact of the Month: An Unidentified, Fascinating Object Friday, March 01, 2019 Conservation Highlights: Artifact Analysis and Research Saturday, December 15, 2018 Pagination First page « First Previous page ‹‹ Page 1 Page 2 Current 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