Charlotte Talks

There is a storied part of Southern Culture that some revere and others ridicule: debutante society. The holiday season is also one of debutante balls where young women of the upper crust make their debut as legitimate members of grown-up society. The practice dates back to earlier times and - despite the changes wrought by modern times - continues. A closer look at why debutante society was important in the past and why it continues when Charlotte Talks.GuestsDr Cynthia Lewis - Professor of English at Davidson CollegeMary Holt - Davidson College Senior and a debutanteSara Freeman - Davidson College Senior and a debutante

There is a storied part of Southern Culture that some revere and others ridicule: debutante society. The holiday season is also one of debutante balls where young women of the upper crust make their debut as legitimate members of grown-up society. The practice dates back to earlier times and - despite the changes wrought by modern times - continues. A closer look at why debutante society was important in the past and why it continues when Charlotte Talks.GuestsDr Cynthia Lewis - Professor of English at Davidson CollegeMary Holt - Davidson College Senior and a debutanteSara Freeman - Davidson College Senior and a debutante

There is a storied part of Southern Culture that some revere and others ridicule: debutante society. The holiday season is also one of debutante balls where young women of the upper crust make their debut as legitimate members of grown-up society. The practice dates back to earlier times and - despite the changes wrought by modern times - continues. A closer look at why debutante society was important in the past and why it continues when Charlotte Talks.GuestsDr Cynthia Lewis - Professor of English at Davidson CollegeMary Holt - Davidson College Senior and a debutanteSara Freeman - Davidson College Senior and a debutante

There is a storied part of Southern Culture that some revere and others ridicule: debutante society. The holiday season is also one of debutante balls where young women of the upper crust make their debut as legitimate members of grown-up society. The practice dates back to earlier times and - despite the changes wrought by modern times - continues. A closer look at why debutante society was important in the past and why it continues when Charlotte Talks.GuestsDr Cynthia Lewis - Professor of English at Davidson CollegeMary Holt - Davidson College Senior and a debutanteSara Freeman - Davidson College Senior and a debutante

There is a storied part of Southern Culture that some revere and others ridicule: debutante society. The holiday season is also one of debutante balls where young women of the upper crust make their debut as legitimate members of grown-up society. The practice dates back to earlier times and - despite the changes wrought by modern times - continues. A closer look at why debutante society was important in the past and why it continues when Charlotte Talks.GuestsDr Cynthia Lewis - Professor of English at Davidson CollegeMary Holt - Davidson College Senior and a debutanteSara Freeman - Davidson College Senior and a debutante

Charlotte native and former Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Newark, Bishop John Spong has spent a lifetime studying the Bible, and has for many years has been a source of controversy in religious circles for his views on Bible interpretation and what should and should not apply to today’s world. He visits Davidson College to speak about Prejudice and Christianity this week and while he’s in the area, he joins us on Charlotte Talks. Originally Aired: 10/29/2012GuestBishop John Shelby Spong - Retired American Bishop of the Episcopal Church (formerly Bishop of Newark)

Charlotte native and former Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Newark, Bishop John Spong has spent a lifetime studying the Bible, and has for many years has been a source of controversy in religious circles for his views on Bible interpretation and what should and should not apply to today’s world. He visits Davidson College to speak about Prejudice and Christianity this week and while he’s in the area, he joins us on Charlotte Talks. Originally Aired: 10/29/2012GuestBishop John Shelby Spong - Retired American Bishop of the Episcopal Church (formerly Bishop of Newark)

Charlotte native and former Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Newark, Bishop John Spong has spent a lifetime studying the Bible, and has for many years has been a source of controversy in religious circles for his views on Bible interpretation and what should and should not apply to today’s world. He visits Davidson College to speak about Prejudice and Christianity this week and while he’s in the area, he joins us on Charlotte Talks. Originally Aired: 10/29/2012GuestBishop John Shelby Spong - Retired American Bishop of the Episcopal Church (formerly Bishop of Newark)

Charlotte native and former Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Newark, Bishop John Spong has spent a lifetime studying the Bible, and has for many years has been a source of controversy in religious circles for his views on Bible interpretation and what should and should not apply to today’s world. He visits Davidson College to speak about Prejudice and Christianity this week and while he’s in the area, he joins us on Charlotte Talks. Originally Aired: 10/29/2012GuestBishop John Shelby Spong - Retired American Bishop of the Episcopal Church (formerly Bishop of Newark)

Charlotte native and former Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Newark, Bishop John Spong has spent a lifetime studying the Bible, and has for many years has been a source of controversy in religious circles for his views on Bible interpretation and what should and should not apply to today’s world. He visits Davidson College to speak about Prejudice and Christianity this week and while he’s in the area, he joins us on Charlotte Talks. Originally Aired: 10/29/2012GuestBishop John Shelby Spong - Retired American Bishop of the Episcopal Church (formerly Bishop of Newark)

Charlotte native and former Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Newark, Bishop John Spong has spent a lifetime studying the Bible, and has for many years has been a source of controversy in religious circles for his views on Bible interpretation and what should and should not apply to today’s world. He visits Davidson College to speak about Prejudice and Christianity this week and while he’s in the area, he joins us on Charlotte Talks. Originally Aired: 10/29/2012GuestBishop John Shelby Spong - Retired American Bishop of the Episcopal Church (formerly Bishop of Newark)

Almost 300 years ago, Blackbeard the Pirate ran aground off the coast of North Carolina and, to this day, treasure hunters believe there is a rich trove of pirate's booty hidden somewhere in the state. Historian and author Kevin Duffus believes he has found Blackbeard's treasure, but it's not the form of riches you might imagine and you won't find it in history books. Duffus will join us to paint a detailed picture of Blackbeard's impact on the state, the real treasure he sought and a glimpse into a pirate's life that may surprise you. Blackbeard's real treasure revealed, when Charlotte Talks. Originally Aired: 10/2/2012GuestKevin Duffus - Author, The Last Days of Black Beard the PirateDavid Moore - Nautical Archaeologist, NC Maritime Museum and Blackbeard historian Kevin Duffus' website National Geographic Biography of Blackbeard

Almost 300 years ago, Blackbeard the Pirate ran aground off the coast of North Carolina and, to this day, treasure hunters believe there is a rich trove of pirate's booty hidden somewhere in the state. Historian and author Kevin Duffus believes he has found Blackbeard's treasure, but it's not the form of riches you might imagine and you won't find it in history books. Duffus will join us to paint a detailed picture of Blackbeard's impact on the state, the real treasure he sought and a glimpse into a pirate's life that may surprise you. Blackbeard's real treasure revealed, when Charlotte Talks. Originally Aired: 10/2/2012GuestKevin Duffus - Author, The Last Days of Black Beard the PirateDavid Moore - Nautical Archaeologist, NC Maritime Museum and Blackbeard historian Kevin Duffus' website National Geographic Biography of Blackbeard

Almost 300 years ago, Blackbeard the Pirate ran aground off the coast of North Carolina and, to this day, treasure hunters believe there is a rich trove of pirate's booty hidden somewhere in the state. Historian and author Kevin Duffus believes he has found Blackbeard's treasure, but it's not the form of riches you might imagine and you won't find it in history books. Duffus will join us to paint a detailed picture of Blackbeard's impact on the state, the real treasure he sought and a glimpse into a pirate's life that may surprise you. Blackbeard's real treasure revealed, when Charlotte Talks. Originally Aired: 10/2/2012GuestKevin Duffus - Author, The Last Days of Black Beard the PirateDavid Moore - Nautical Archaeologist, NC Maritime Museum and Blackbeard historian Kevin Duffus' website National Geographic Biography of Blackbeard

Almost 300 years ago, Blackbeard the Pirate ran aground off the coast of North Carolina and, to this day, treasure hunters believe there is a rich trove of pirate's booty hidden somewhere in the state. Historian and author Kevin Duffus believes he has found Blackbeard's treasure, but it's not the form of riches you might imagine and you won't find it in history books. Duffus will join us to paint a detailed picture of Blackbeard's impact on the state, the real treasure he sought and a glimpse into a pirate's life that may surprise you. Blackbeard's real treasure revealed, when Charlotte Talks. Originally Aired: 10/2/2012GuestKevin Duffus - Author, The Last Days of Black Beard the PirateDavid Moore - Nautical Archaeologist, NC Maritime Museum and Blackbeard historian Kevin Duffus' website National Geographic Biography of Blackbeard