MOREHEAD CITY, N.C. - Archaeologists recovered the first anchor from what's believed to be the wreck of the pirate Blackbeard's flagship off the North Carolina coast Friday, a move that might ...

It once sent a shiver down the timbers of sailors everywhere but now this rare 18th century pirate flag has taken pride of place at the National Museum of the Royal Navy. The unusual red Jolly ...

Historians hope the ship yield more secrets about the dreaded pirate. May 28, 2011— -- Archeologists say they have retrieved a nearly 3,000-pound anchor dating back to 1717 from a ship that ...

A rare 18th century pirate ... with a red rather than a black background was most feared as it meant no life would be spared in a ship's capture. Ms Chervenock said: "I cleaned the flag very ...

The red colour signified that no life would be spared in a battle A rare 18th Century red Jolly Roger pirate flag has gone on display at Portsmouth's navy museum. The flag was captured in battle ...

During MAC football media day, commissioner Jon Steinbrecher announced the adoption of a MAC-themed pirate flag as part of the conference’s identity. This is awesome, folks. Steinbrecher ...

Upon his return to port, Horton raised the iconic pirate flag, signaling he had sunk an enemy warship. As Horton’s kills accumulated, he began denoting them by affixing bars to the flag.