Blackbeard Decoded If you are a history buff, movie critic, a pirate, or just love a good story then you will love to follow this research trail!

For 200 plus years, little information has been available about the man we all know as "Blackbeard" the archtype seafaring pirate. The stories have ranged from pirate, pirvateer, seaman to magistrate all throughout the Atlantic and beyond and mixed up with fiery tales, myths, legends and rumors.