Since the early 18th century, one symbol has spelled terror for sailors the world over like no other. Although it most ...

And in this case international law, treaty stipulations, and every consideration which nations hold sacred in their dealings with each other, brand the proclamation of JEFF.

You may have seen a submarine returning to port with a Jolly Roger flag waving from its mast. It turns out this is part of a tradition that goes way back.

The Pittsburgh Pirates are raising flags. Not enough of them are the Jolly Roger. The Pirates (13-13) won nine of their first 11 games (including five consecutive), lost nine of their next 11 ...

Despite being among the most famous outlaws of all time, pirates operated according to defined rules, including voting, being media savvy and keeping their costs down.

Beyond the hilarious — and violent — hijinks seen in Our Flag Means Death, these pirates had incredible stories of their own.

Pirates these days don't really think about hoisting a Jolly Roger to announce their intentions. They usually just go in for the killing and stealing. So if a U.S. Navy vessel flies the old pirate ...

Stede Bonnet, Ed Blackbeard Teach, and more pirates from Our Flag Means Death are based on real-life pirates. Here are their true stories.

You may have seen a submarine returning to port with a Jolly Roger flag waving from its mast. It turns out this is part of a tradition that goes way back.