Robert Jacob is an award-winning author and lecturer with a passion for history and a commitment to dispelling erroneous "facts" perpetuated by writers and historians throughout the centuries. For over 50 years, he has been actively involved in living history portrayals, including Revolutionary War, Mountain Man, Western Gunfighter, and Pirates.

After earning a bachelor's degree from Duquesne University in his hometown of Pittsburgh, PA, Robert completed his master's degree at Virginia Commonwealth University and entered the US Marine Corps. As a military occupational specialty instructor, Robert earned the designation of Master Training Specialist and later became Commanding Officer of the Marine Detachment at the same school. Chief Warrant Officer 5 Robert Jacob retired in 2013 with thirty-one years of service.

While researching pirates, Robert realized that much of the historical record was contradictory and incorrect. He compiled his research in his first book A Pirate's Life in the Golden Age of Piracy. Fans attending book signings and festivals in Florida inspired him to write his second book, Pirates of the Florida Coast: Truths, Legends, and Myths. His third book, Blackbeard: The Truth Revealed, is the definitive publication on the world's most famous pirate.

In 2023, Robert was honored for his dedication to historical accuracy by being inducted into the International Pirate Hall of Fame. The renowned author's engaging presentations and book-signing events are sought after by community organizations, festivals, libraries, and museums nationwide, and he appeared on the History Channel series Beyond Oak Island as a pirate expert.