Lighthouse Explorers

Lighthouse Explorers

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Lighthouse Explorers episodes

  • Point of Ayr Lighthouse, Wales

    Hey Lighthouse Explorer! Today we're visiting the Point of Ayr lighthouse in Wales. This gorgeous lighthouse has attracted attention due to its resident (very dapper) ghost.

    3 min
  • A brief history of US lighthouses

    Welcome back Lighthouse Explorers! I'm the Lighthouse Keeper, and today we'll be briefly exploring the history of lighthouses in the United States (as a special hello to our new American listeners). If you're a member of the United States Lighthouse Society... get me in. I don't care that I live in England.

    4 min
  • Flannan Isle Mystery, Scotland

    Hello Lighthouse Explorer! Today, we'll be exploring the Flannan Isle Mystery. This mystery revolves around the disappearance of three lighthouse keepers in the Outer Hebrides of Scotland.

    3 min
  • Lighthouse of Alexandria, Egypt

    Hello Lighthouse Explorer! Welcome back, and today you've tuned into a doozy. The Lighthouse of Alexandria was one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, and has unfortunately been lost to the seas. FYI - please ignore my pronunciations in this episode, thanks!

    3 min
  • The Tower of Hercules, Spain

    Welcome back Lighthouse Explorer! Today we'll be discussing the Tower of Hercules in Spain, considered one of the oldest lighthouses still operational today. Built during the 2nd century AD, it stands on the 'Hill of Hercules,' guiding ships safely overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. Originally named 'Farum Brigantium,' it served as a navigational aid for ships entering the Roman port of Brigantium, now A Coruña.

    3 min
  • Jeddah Lighthouse, Saudi Arabia

    Welcome back Lighthouse Explorer! Join me in this captivating episode of Lighthouse Explorers as we delve into the history of Jeddah Lighthouse, the tallest lighthouse in the world. Located in Saudi Arabia, the Jeddah Lighthouse and it's predecessors have stood tall for hundreds of years, guiding ships and illuminating the city's maritime history.

    3 min
  • Trinity House

    Welcome back Lighthouse Explorer! I've already talked a few times about the automation of lighthouses in the UK, so this episode can serve as your handy guide to the organisation behind this revolution.

    3 min

About Lighthouse Explorers

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The podcast for lighthouse enthusiasts and those who have a vague interest in lighthouses... and everyone in-between. We'll be covering the history of lighthouses, folk tales surrounding these…