The flag most commonly identified as the Jolly Roger today – the skull and crossbones symbol on a black flag – was used during the 1710s by a number of pirate captains, including Black Sam …

Oct 29, 2023 · Black Caesar, a legendary African pirate, used a flag that featured a black man holding a spear, representing his African heritage and his determination to fight against …

Aug 18, 2021 · Although pirates and other mariners may have used skulls and bones on flags much earlier in history, the first recorded use of a Jolly Roger 'black flag' is on the ship of …

Feb 25, 2025 · The Jolly Roger is a flag design that was used by pirates and privateers to frighten the crews of other ships into submission. It is most recognizable by its white skull-and …

Aug 23, 2022 · Today, one of the most enduring symbols of pirates is the Jolly Roger. The white skull on a black flag, grinning above crossbones, shines through the ages as a representation …

Nov 2, 2018 · In our list of the top 10 most famous pirate flags, we look at how pirates like Blackbeard designed their flags to strike fear into the sailors they fought.

Jul 15, 2015 · Black pirate flags have an ancient history. Francis Drake, an English privateer, usually flew the flag of St. George, although in 1585, he flew black banners and streamers. …

Those three pirate captains popularized the traditional Jolly Roger flag across the world, although contemporary and modern historians managed to discover many more clues about origins of …

Nov 19, 2023 · Richard Worley, who spent a mere five months as a pirate before meeting his end, is better remembered for his design of the now universally recognized Jolly Roger flag—a skull …

May 20, 2021 · The term “Jolly Roger” is the traditional English name for the famous black pirate flag with a skull and two white crossed shins. There are several hypotheses about the origin of …