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: A Tale of Two Buttons Monday, October 01, 2018 Conservation Highlights: Waterlogged Wood - Gotta Bulk it Up! Saturday, September 15, 2018 Artifact of the Month: Fine Dining Saturday, September 01, 2018 Conservation Highlights: Gold - Noble, Precious, and Rare Wednesday, August 15, 2018 Artifact of the Month: The Sole Survivor Wednesday, August 01, 2018 Did You Know Woodes Rogers was the First Royal Governor of the Bahamas? Wednesday, July 25, 2018 Conservation Highlights: Silver - It’s m“Ag”nificent! Sunday, July 15, 2018 Artifact of the Month: Laces, Buckles, Bows, and Velcro Sunday, July 01, 2018 In Late June, a Pirate was Pardoned Thursday, June 28, 2018 Conservation Highlights: Cleaning the Dishes Friday, June 15, 2018 On This Day, the Fate of a Ship was Sealed Sunday, June 10, 2018 Artifact of the Month: Bad Medicine Friday, June 01, 2018 Pagination First page « First Previous page ‹‹ … Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Current page 6 Page 7 Page 8 Page 9 Page 10 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: A Tale of Two Buttons Monday, October 01, 2018 Conservation Highlights: Waterlogged Wood - Gotta Bulk it Up! Saturday, September 15, 2018 Artifact of the Month: Fine Dining Saturday, September 01, 2018 Conservation Highlights: Gold - Noble, Precious, and Rare Wednesday, August 15, 2018 Artifact of the Month: The Sole Survivor Wednesday, August 01, 2018 Did You Know Woodes Rogers was the First Royal Governor of the Bahamas? Wednesday, July 25, 2018 Conservation Highlights: Silver - It’s m“Ag”nificent! Sunday, July 15, 2018 Artifact of the Month: Laces, Buckles, Bows, and Velcro Sunday, July 01, 2018 In Late June, a Pirate was Pardoned Thursday, June 28, 2018 Conservation Highlights: Cleaning the Dishes Friday, June 15, 2018 On This Day, the Fate of a Ship was Sealed Sunday, June 10, 2018 Artifact of the Month: Bad Medicine Friday, June 01, 2018 Pagination First page « First Previous page ‹‹ … Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Current page 6 Page 7 Page 8 Page 9 Page 10 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