Podcast appearances and mentions of kevin duffus

This week, we'll be talking with author Kevin Duffus about his book, The 1768 Charleston Lighthouse : Finding the Light in the Fog of History.Charleston's first lighthouse was established on Middle Bay Island in 1768. The history of the lighthouse, however, has been lost in a fog of misinformation. Kevin Duffus conducted extensive research for his book and has been able to reconstruct the history of America's seventh – and tallest at the time – lighthouse. Kevin will tell us about the structure's distinctive architecture inspired by Charleston's St. Michael's Church, the ingenious Irishman who designed and built it, its variety of lighting systems, its involvement in three wars, and is tragic end.

Much of what we know today about the notorious pirate Blackbeard is pure fiction arising from little more than guesswork, word of mouth, and creative writing. To find the truth we went to historian, author, and public speaker Kevin Duffus, who has spent over 5 decades researching Blackbeard's life and actions, and has shown no fear in taking on North Carolina historians and Blackbeard authors by challenging old myths. In part one we'll reveal some facts that will challenge your idea of Blackbeard's real name (it very likely wasn't Teach), his time spent as a pirate (less than two years), his country of origin (very likely North Carolina, not England), the places he visited (not New Hampshire through Florida), and the origin of his crew (also coastal North Carolina). In part two we'll explore the legends of his buried treasure, his silver plated skull, the hanging of his crew in Williamsburg, VA, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The story continues to live on that Blackbeard, also known as Edward Thatch, or Teach, was from Bristol England, had 14 wives, one of whom was named Mary Ormond, that the men he killed were many, that he had left buried treasure from Nova Scotia to Texas, had homes or hideouts all up and down the East coast, and that most of his buccaneers were caught or hung. Thanks to the efforts of author Kevin Duffus and his research team, who gave us the book "The Last Days of Blackbeard the Pirate", we can finally see behind the veil of legend that has surrounded the infamous pirate for over 300 years. #Blackbeard #Pirate #outerbanks Subscribe Free and Review at iTunes Here: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/1001-heroes-legends-histories-mysteries/id956154836?mt=2 Facebook: www.facebook.com/1001Heroes Twitter: @1001Podcast Enjoy our three 1001 Stories Network Shows here: www 1001storiesnetwork.com

On March 19, 2015, Kevin P. Duffus delivered a Banner Lecture entitled "What's Wrong with Black Beard?" The traditional historical interpretation of the notorious Black Beard, and the pop culture-Hollywood incarnations it has begotten, may be among the more enduring historical frauds of colonial American history. Much of what the public knows about the infamous pirate simply isn't true, nor is there documentary evidence to support it. To find the elusive truth of history, noted North Carolina research historian and author Kevin Duffus has delved deeper into the primary sources than anyone to discover a new, more accurate account that reveals the identity, origins, and motivations of Black Beard and his inner circle of cohorts. Join the award-winning research historian, author, and filmmaker in an all-new multimedia presentation that lays bare the popular myths of Black Beard's widely believed surname of Teach, his ferocity, his purported birth date, his many houses, his many “wives,” and his long-lost treasure. Kevin P. Duffus, a researcher and filmmaker, is the author of several books, including Shipwrecks of the Outer Banks: An Illustrated Guide, The Last Days of Black Beard the Pirate, and War Zone: World War II off the North Carolina Coast. The content and opinions expressed in these presentations are solely those of the speaker and not necessarily of the Virginia Museum of History & Culture.

On March 19 at noon, Kevin P. Duffus delivered a Banner Lecture entitled "What's Wrong with Black Beard?" The traditional historical interpretation of the notorious Black Beard, and the pop culture-Hollywood incarnations it has begotten, may be among the more enduring historical frauds of colonial American history. Much of what the public knows about the infamous pirate simply isn’t true, nor is there documentary evidence to support it. To find the elusive truth of history, noted North Carolina research historian and author Kevin Duffus has delved deeper into the primary sources than anyone to discover a new, more accurate account that reveals the identity, origins, and motivations of Black Beard and his inner circle of cohorts. Join the award-winning research historian, author, and filmmaker in an all-new multimedia presentation that lays bare the popular myths of Black Beard’s widely believed surname of Teach, his ferocity, his purported birth date, his many houses, his many “wives,” and his long-lost treasure. Kevin P. Duffus, a researcher and filmmaker, is the author of several books, including Shipwrecks of the Outer Banks: An Illustrated Guide, The Last Days of Black Beard the Pirate, and War Zone: World War II off the North Carolina Coast.

On June 12 at noon, Kevin P. Duffus delivered a Banner Lecture entitled "War Zone: World War II off the North Carolina Coast." For seven months in 1942, black smoke and orange flames from torpedoed vessels filled the ocean skies off the coast of North Carolina. Explosions rattled window panes and the nerves of coastal residents. Beaches were awash with wreckage, oil, empty lifeboats, and bodies. War Zone follows the accounts of three climactic engagements between U.S. forces and German U-boats off North Carolina’s coast when the battle of the Atlantic hung in the balance. This story is told from the perspective of everyday people who faced daunting challenges with perseverance, patriotism, and uncommon valor. Kevin Duffus, a researcher and filmmaker, is the author of several books, including Shipwrecks of the Outer Banks: An Illustrated Guide, The Last Days of Black Beard the Pirate, and War Zone: World War II off the North Carolina Coast.

On June 12, 2014, Kevin P. Duffus delivered a Banner Lecture entitled "War Zone: World War II off the North Carolina Coast." For seven months in 1942, black smoke and orange flames from torpedoed vessels filled the ocean skies off the coast of North Carolina. Explosions rattled window panes and the nerves of coastal residents. Beaches were awash with wreckage, oil, empty lifeboats, and bodies. War Zone follows the accounts of three climactic engagements between U.S. forces and German U-boats off North Carolina's coast when the battle of the Atlantic hung in the balance. This story is told from the perspective of everyday people who faced daunting challenges with perseverance, patriotism, and uncommon valor. Kevin Duffus, a researcher and filmmaker, is the author of several books, including Shipwrecks of the Outer Banks: An Illustrated Guide, The Last Days of Black Beard the Pirate, and War Zone: World War II off the North Carolina Coast. The content and opinions expressed in these presentations are solely those of the speaker and not necessarily of the Virginia Museum of History & Culture.

DG Martin talks with Kevin Duffus about his book War Zone: World War Two Off the North Carolina Coast. War Zone tells the story of the little talked about war that waged off the coast of the Tar Heel state and the soldiers, sailors, and citizens who helped defend the country from Nazi U Boats.

Ahoy there, mates. Up next The Halli Casser-Jayne Show is talking Pirates & Treasures. Arr, we are. August 15th at 3 pm ET, we'll be cruisin' the East Coast of the U.S. from Florida to North Carolina and all the way to Devonshire, England, in search of pirates, pirate history, treasure, and maybe we'll even uncover a ghost or two. Joining The Halli Casser-Jayne Show is Park Ranger Edward Perry of the McLarty Treasure Museum in Sebastian, Florida; historian and writer Kevin Duffus whose The Last Days of Black Beard the Pirate is a treasure of a book; from the U.K is pirate historian Ed Fox who will share his knowledge of two female pirates: Ann Bonney and Mary Reid; Captain Horatio Sinbad, a modern day swashbuckler born at least 250 years too late; Casey Slone of The Tybee Island Pirate Festival in Tybee Island, Georgia. Also with us is raconteur Harry Chakides from Beaufort, South Carolina. Join us or you dance the hempen jig. The Halli Casser-Jayne Show is Talk Radio for Fine Minds and landlubbers.