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 Rigged to Blow: Sailing a Square-Rigged Vessel Thursday, October 26, 2017 Conservation Highlights: All The Small Things Tuesday, October 17, 2017 Did You Know Blackbeard's Flag is a Modern Design? Friday, October 06, 2017 Artifact of the Month: Cutting a Fine Figure Tuesday, October 03, 2017 On This Day, the Slave Ship Entered the Middle Passage Thursday, September 28, 2017 In Late September... When Bonnet Met Blackbeard Friday, September 22, 2017 Conservation Highlights: Turning a Negative into a Positive Friday, September 15, 2017 Did You Know Pirates Were Granted a Pardon? Tuesday, September 05, 2017 Artifact of the Month: A Heavy Loss Friday, September 01, 2017 Conservation Highlights: Concretion Breakdown Thursday, August 17, 2017 Artifact of the Month: A Moveable Feast Tuesday, August 01, 2017 Conservation Highlights: Uncovering the Mysteries of the QAR Saturday, July 15, 2017 Pagination First page « First Previous page ‹‹ Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Page 6 Current 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 Rigged to Blow: Sailing a Square-Rigged Vessel Thursday, October 26, 2017 Conservation Highlights: All The Small Things Tuesday, October 17, 2017 Did You Know Blackbeard's Flag is a Modern Design? Friday, October 06, 2017 Artifact of the Month: Cutting a Fine Figure Tuesday, October 03, 2017 On This Day, the Slave Ship Entered the Middle Passage Thursday, September 28, 2017 In Late September... When Bonnet Met Blackbeard Friday, September 22, 2017 Conservation Highlights: Turning a Negative into a Positive Friday, September 15, 2017 Did You Know Pirates Were Granted a Pardon? Tuesday, September 05, 2017 Artifact of the Month: A Heavy Loss Friday, September 01, 2017 Conservation Highlights: Concretion Breakdown Thursday, August 17, 2017 Artifact of the Month: A Moveable Feast Tuesday, August 01, 2017 Conservation Highlights: Uncovering the Mysteries of the QAR Saturday, July 15, 2017 Pagination First page « First Previous page ‹‹ Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Page 6 Current 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