History of Black Beard 

Blackbeard, whose real name was Edward Teach or Thatch, was a notorious pirate who operated in the West Indies and along the eastern coast of the American colonies during the early 18th century. He was known for his fearsome appearance, with a long black beard and multiple weapons, and for his ruthless tactics, which included intimidation, violence, and piracy.

Blackbeard was born in Bristol, England, around 1680, and started his career as a sailor in the Royal Navy. He eventually turned to piracy, joining the crew of Benjamin Hornigold, a fellow pirate, and quickly rising to prominence as one of his most trusted lieutenants. When Hornigold retired from piracy in 1717, Blackbeard took over his ship, the Queen Anne's Revenge, and began his own reign of terror.

Over the next two years, Blackbeard and his crew raided ships and coastal towns along the eastern seaboard, accumulating a vast fortune in treasure and becoming one of the most feared pirates of his time. He was known for his theatricality, often dressing in flamboyant clothing and using loud music and smoke to intimidate his victims.

Blackbeard's reign of terror came to an end in 1718, when he was killed in a battle with British naval forces off the coast of North Carolina. Despite his short career, he remains one of the most famous and enduring symbols of piracy in popular culture, and his legend has inspired countless books, movies, and other works of art.