Throughout American history, the responsibility of lighthouses have fallen on many different shoulders - it can get confusing, even for us! In this episode, Vince breaks down how lighthouses have changed hands over the years and how the USLHS (which we rely on heavily for our research) came to be!…
The way to a lighthouse on the narrowest point between Lake Michigan and Lake Huron was a long one, and ended with two lighthouses instead of one! Listen in for the story of the 1890 castle-esque Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse and how a bridge took it out of service. Happy…
Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas to our followers! Each lighthouse celebrates this season differently, so we're bringing you a festive Christmas tradition from three different lighthouses that we've covered this year. Entered into our giveaway? Check your email to see if you won! References: St. Augustine Lighthouse shows off historical…
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GIVEAWAY EPISODE! Curious as to why they would name a cape and subsequent lighthouse this way? The truth will not...disappoint. Listen in for the story of a lighthouse (and land) that caused a lot of trouble for maritime crews and our keepers. Also, find out how to enter our giveaway…
Yes, plural! In this episode we cover a set of very different but equally stunning range lights on the Grand Haven South Pier. Listen in for how a foghorn building became a lighthouse, some incredible uses for reinforced concrete, and for our favorite unique light characteristics in action today (hint:…
St. Augustine Lighthouse is an often-photographed tower that is visually very similar in appearance to Cape Hatteras Light, aside from its bright red lantern room. The designs for this light are virtually identical to Bodie Island and Currituck Lighthouses, though the first form of St. Augustine Lighthouse dates back to…
Show Notes Ready to spook your socks off?! In this episode we cover the history of Marquette Harbor Light, a bright red integral lighthouse that has had its fair share of death, drama, and transformations! In a special twist, the second half of this podcast is an interview with Susan…
Ever wonder what Where's Waldo would look like as a lighthouse? Well, look no further! This adorable light tower is the only candy-striped lighthouse in the US and is also the furthest east point in the country as well. A fan of this episode? Please leave a review on our…
If you've watched the movie Forrest Gump, then you've seen this lighthouse! We would definitely recommend seeing it in person though, on account of its beautiful walkway, granite base, and killer keeper's cottage. Listen in for some "shocking" recent history on this beautiful Maine lighthouse! Give us a review on…
People say that if you were to visit one lighthouse in your life, Montauk Point would be the one to go to! Decorated with a beautiful main gallery railing and bold red stripe, Montauk Point Lighthouse has survived nearly 227 years in service. A renovation started in 2019 was just…
We are bringing you another listener lighthouse this Monday and are once again headed over to California to look at Point Arena Light! This tower had a drastic makeover to acclimate it to its environmental conditions, as well as the biggest keepers dwelling I'd ever seen! And did I mention…
Show Notes Happy National Lighthouse Day! Snake Island Lighthouse (Ukraine) is built on land with an incredible ancient history dating back to 5th century BC and is also making history today. Listen in for the story of the transmission response that signified Ukraine's resilience in today's war, plus a skosh…
Snake Island in Brazil References: https://www.smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/snake-infested-island-deadliest-place-brazil-180951782/#:~:text=From%201909%20to%20the%201920s,his%20home%20through%20the%20windows. https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/world-news/horror-film-island-every-inhabitant-27369552 https://www.wearethemighty.com/travel/navy-island-filled-with-snakes/ Bothrops insularis - Wikipedia Snake Island: The reptile infested Brazil island where people aren’t allowed | news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site Is Treasure Quest's Snake Island a real island? Is Mehgan Heaney-Grier a real supermodel anthropologist diver? * starcasm.net https://www.britannica.com/technology/lighthouse/Intensity-visibility-and-character-of-lights
Ahoy sailors! We are back from our trip around the world to bring you another international subject. What do you get when you combine hikers and lighthouses? O Camiño dos Faros, or The Lighthouse Way! This trek along the coast of Spain provides access to many different lighthouses, but as…
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Our first venture into JAPAN Show Notes Next stop in our international travel is Japan to visit the Nomazaki Lighthouse or Noma Lighthouse! Lighthouses in Japan are relatively young compared to other countries and heavily influenced by Scottish lighthouse design. Noma is barely a century old, but still has legends…
Sweden is home to many fascinating and historical sights, including Landsorts Fyr, the lighthouse of Öja Island. This is the oldest lighthouse in Sweden made by Swedish hands, and the second oldest lighthouse in the country! Listen to us struggle once again with pronunciation as we talk about Landsorts Lighthouse's…
Explore THE ROCK with us! The name alone strikes fear into the hearts of those that hear it, but the lighthouse was just an unwilling victim of the dark stories behind this island and its past inhabitants. Listen in for stories of fire, murder, a jailbreak, and possibly a tennis…
Also known as Trinity Buoy Wharf Light, this lighthouse is the only one in London! Surrounded inside and out by strange and goofy attractions, the Blackwall Lighthouse has connections to a famous chemist, 1000-year-long music pieces, and hanged pirates. Follow this link to check out our social media and website:…
Nauset Light of Cape Cod! This lighthouse may ring a bell when you see it, as it's graced the cover of books, license plates, and chip bags! This episode actually goes through eight different lighthouses, leading up to the current red and white Nauset Light. Listen in to hear how…
