Pirates have fascinated people for centuries, but among all, Blackbeard remains the most famous. Born around 1680 in England, most historians identify him as Edward Teach, though his true birth name ...

Blackbeard’s reputation didn’t happen by accident, and it wasn’t built on nonstop bloodshed the way movies love to suggest.

Small beginnings -- Welcomed with open arms -- "Where the money was as plenty as stones and sand" -- Crackdown -- War's reprieve -- Interlude, or a pirate classification -- Treasure and the tempest -- ...

The N.C. Museum of History is hosting its first Pirate Fest this weekend, featuring all kinds of pirate-related activities - from sword fights to swashbuckling games to a chance to "meet" Captain ...