Jolly Roger is the traditional English name for the ensign flown to identify a pirate ship preceding or during an attack, during the early 18th century (the latter part of the Golden Age of Piracy).

Aug 18, 2021 · The Jolly Roger with its white skull and crossbones set against a black background has become a rather jovial part of pirate folklore but, in its day, this flag and others …

Apr 27, 2024 · Roger Curtis Jolly, father, brother, PawPaw, friend, passed away on April 27, 2024, after a long and hard-fought battle with a rare cancer. Roger was born on July 5, 1963, to Bill …

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 · With its black and white design featuring a skull and crossbones, the 18th-century pirate flag known as the Jolly Roger signaled that a bloody attack was imminent. Not every …

Dec 12, 2022 · For a long time, pirate expert Peter Leeson thought this situation — pirates flying the flag known as the Jolly Roger — was a myth.

Sep 8, 2020 · However, the most commonly recognized symbol of piracy throughout the years has been the black flag with the skull and crossbones design – the Jolly Roger. As a symbol, …

Mar 13, 1981 · The French supposedly called this the “joli rouge,” which the English, with their traditional disregard for the niceties of pronunciation, corrupted into Jolly Roger. Later the term …

Aug 2, 2024 · Explore the rich history, symbolism, and cultural impact of the Jolly Roger, from its origins to its modern-day influence. Few symbols in history evoke as much intrigue and …

Roger Curtis Jolly, father, brother, PawPaw, friend, passed away on April 27, 2024, after a long and hard-fought battle with a rare cancer. Roger was born on July 5, 1963, to Bill and...