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Stories, insights, and news about lighthouses
For centuries, lighthouse keepers lived in extraordinary isolation, maintaining the flame that stood between sailors and disaster. Here's what their daily lives were really like - the routines, the solitude, and the stories they left behind.
Lighthouses didn't just save lives - they made global trade possible. From the Pharos of Alexandria to the great coastal networks of the 19th century, here's how beacons of light built the modern world.
Isolated towers, tragic deaths, endless storms - it's no wonder lighthouses have more ghost stories than almost any other type of building. Here are some of the most spine-tingling tales from haunted beacons around the world.
Discover how a French physicist revolutionized maritime safety with an ingenious lens design that made lighthouse beams visible from over 20 miles away - and why these optical marvels still fascinate us today.
From storm-battered towers on tiny rock islands to candy-striped sentinels on windswept capes - these are the lighthouses that every beacon hunter should have on their bucket list.
Why are some lighthouses tall and slender while others are short and squat? Why are some painted with stripes and others left plain? Every design choice has a reason - and understanding them transforms how you see these towers.
From Virginia Woolf's modernist masterpiece to Edward Hopper's solitary paintings, lighthouses have inspired some of the greatest works in Western art and literature. Here's why these towers captivate creative minds.
Ready to embark on your first lighthouse adventure? Here's everything you need to know before you start chasing beacons - from timing your visits to respecting these historic sentinels.
After months of development, we're finally switching on the light. Welcome to the Lighthouse Index blog - your new guide through the world of maritime beacons.