Legends & Folklore

Everyone knows the infamous Jolly Roger--the skull and crossbones flag which pirates fly to announce their murderous intent . Though pirates have been around for thousands of years, the Jolly...

In the days of yore, pirates sailed the high seas in search of fortune and adventure. One of their most valuable navigational tools was the trusty spyglass.

Legends maintain that pirates wore eye patches for extremely unusual purposes. Supposedly, the patches helped with night fighting. In truth, the reasons were probably much more mundane, tied to...

The ominous black flag adorned with the skull and crossbones design has become the notorious symbol of pirates on the high seas. Much of the skull and crossbones' significance lies in history,...

While modern-day pirates have evolved from the likes of Blackbeard, their use of today's weaponry has made them a formidable foe. Because of the increase in violent pirate activity, the waters...

Imagine uncovering an elaborately decorated treasure chest and lifting the lid to find an abundance of shimmering coins and jewels. Surely this scene would take place on a deserted stretch of...

The image of the skull and crossbones has a long tradition throughout the world, and has come to be synonymous with death. Originally a warning left at the entrance to graveyards, the image was...

Although pirates have been around for most of maritime history, the popular images associated with them come from a specific era. Pirates needed ships that brought both speed and maneuverability....

Pirates are those great romanticized villains of the seas whose legends are filled with high adventure and terrible freedoms. Want to become a new modern pirate without actually committing any...