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 On This Day, the Fate of a Ship was Sealed Sunday, June 10, 2018 Artifact of the Month: Bad Medicine Friday, June 01, 2018 On This Day, Charleston was Besieged Tuesday, May 22, 2018 Conservation Highlights: Get the Lead Out Tuesday, May 15, 2018 Artifact of the Month: Here, Catch This! Wednesday, May 02, 2018 Conservation Highlights: Get Brassy With It Wednesday, April 18, 2018 On This Day, a Pirate Showed His Strength Thursday, April 12, 2018 Artifact of the Month: More Bang for Your Buck Tuesday, April 03, 2018 Conservation Highlights: Piecing It All Together Friday, March 16, 2018 Did You Know Blackbeard’s Mentor Was a Pirate Hunter? Thursday, March 08, 2018 Artifact of the Month: A Look Inside Blackbeard’s Head Friday, March 02, 2018 Conservation Highlights: Bottoms Up Thursday, February 15, 2018 Pagination First page « First Previous page ‹‹ … Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Page 6 Current 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 On This Day, the Fate of a Ship was Sealed Sunday, June 10, 2018 Artifact of the Month: Bad Medicine Friday, June 01, 2018 On This Day, Charleston was Besieged Tuesday, May 22, 2018 Conservation Highlights: Get the Lead Out Tuesday, May 15, 2018 Artifact of the Month: Here, Catch This! Wednesday, May 02, 2018 Conservation Highlights: Get Brassy With It Wednesday, April 18, 2018 On This Day, a Pirate Showed His Strength Thursday, April 12, 2018 Artifact of the Month: More Bang for Your Buck Tuesday, April 03, 2018 Conservation Highlights: Piecing It All Together Friday, March 16, 2018 Did You Know Blackbeard’s Mentor Was a Pirate Hunter? Thursday, March 08, 2018 Artifact of the Month: A Look Inside Blackbeard’s Head Friday, March 02, 2018 Conservation Highlights: Bottoms Up Thursday, February 15, 2018 Pagination First page « First Previous page ‹‹ … Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Page 6 Current 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