For a long time, pirate expert Peter Leeson thought this situation — pirates flying the flag known as the Jolly Roger — was a myth. "When I started studying pirates … I was absolutely ...

PITTSBURGH — On Friday, Pittsburgh Pirates fans are hoping to raise the Jolly Roger for their season home opener against the New York Yankees as they kick off their 25th season at PNC Park.

A Royal Navy submarine Jolly Roger ... Each flag is a unique historical record of the boat, with submarine crews hoisting them to show pride in their wartime successes, in contrast to pirates ...