History of North America
513 episodes - English - Latest episode: 9 days ago - ★★★★ - 63 ratingsSweeping historical saga of the United States (USA), Canada and Mexico from their deep origins to our present epoch. Join host Mark Vinet on this exciting and fascinating journey through time, exploring and focusing on the interesting, compelling, wonderful and tragic stories of the North American continent, its inhabitants, heroes, villains, leaders, environment and geography.
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302. Jesuit Order in New France
April 10, 2024 04:01 - 10 minutes - 4.64 MBThe Society of Jesus also called "The Company of Jesus" to indicate its military spirit, were linguists, explorers and ethnographers. They learned New World Indigenous languages and customs, developed dictionaries and grammars, translated and preserved much of the history and traditions in their documents—which include details of their missions and activities and both the successes and failures of the Jesuits in their attempts to convert Indigenous peoples. In North America, their goal was t...
ENCORE 36. Conquistador Hernan Cortes
April 08, 2024 04:01 - 14 minutes - 6.79 MBLet’s examine the fascinating early life of controversial explorer and military conqueror Hernan Cortes (1485-1547), the Conquistador who led a coalition army of Spanish forces and Mesoamerican native warriors to vanquish Mexico’s mighty Aztec Empire. Enjoy this Encore Presentation! Check out the YouTube version of this episode at https://youtu.be/-F8_04K-D9s which has accompanying visuals including maps, charts, timelines, photos, illustrations, and diagrams. Mexico History books availabl...
EXTRA 2.49 The Dead Letter (Chapter 38.1)
April 07, 2024 04:01 - 6 minutes - 3.08 MBDenary Novels, Book Two — Continuing saga of the 10-volume international historical mystery and suspense thriller series titled Denary Novels by Mark Vinet, which are heavily immersed in World history with connections to North America. LISTEN to this podcast's theme music & Get FREE access to this novel’s accompanying visuals, including maps, charts, timelines, photos, illustrations, and diagrams at https://patreon.com/markvinet Watch Book Two’s official Video trailer at https://youtu.be/...
301. God’s Soldiers
April 05, 2024 04:01 - 10 minutes - 4.65 MBJesuit Order was formed to combat effects of the Reformation. Young Jesuit clergyman known as ‘God’s Soldiers’ evangelized natives in 17th century New France. Check out the YouTube version of this episode at https://youtu.be/RYJTO2QyoJ0 which has accompanying visuals including maps, charts, timelines, photos, illustrations, and diagrams. Jesuit books available at https://amzn.to/3vttWgG New France books at https://amzn.to/43IZrjw Ignatius of Loyola books at https://amzn.to/3VvdwiD ...
300. Jesuits
April 03, 2024 04:01 - 10 minutes - 5.03 MBThe European Counter-Reformation spawned a Catholic missionary Jesuit order that had a huge impact on the North American Natives. Check out the YouTube version of this episode at https://youtu.be/tnigRkF-C78 which has accompanying visuals including maps, charts, timelines, photos, illustrations, and diagrams. Jesuit books available at https://amzn.to/3vttWgG New France books at https://amzn.to/43IZrjw Ignatius of Loyola books at https://amzn.to/3VvdwiD THANKS for the many wonderfu...
ENCORE 35. Mexico on the Eve of Spanish Conquest
April 01, 2024 04:01 - 21 minutes - 9.69 MBRevisit Mexico’s ancient pre-Hispanic cultures and civilizations on the eve of first contact with European explorers, as we set the scene for the impending Spanish invasion and conquest of Mesoamerica, led by Conquistador Hernan Cortez. Enjoy this Encore Presentation! Check out the YouTube version of this episode at https://youtu.be/iuaAq0snmMY which has accompanying visuals including maps, charts, timelines, photos, illustrations, and diagrams. Mexico History books are available at https:...
EXTRA 2.48 The Dead Letter (Chapter 37)
March 31, 2024 04:01 - 5 minutes - 2.48 MBDenary Novels, Book Two — Continuing saga of the 10-volume international historical mystery and suspense thriller series titled Denary Novels by Mark Vinet, which are heavily immersed in World history with connections to North America. LISTEN to this podcast's theme music & Get FREE access to this novel’s accompanying visuals, including maps, charts, timelines, photos, illustrations, and diagrams at https://patreon.com/markvinet Watch Book Two’s official Video trailer at https://youtu.be/...
299. Spiritual Knight
March 29, 2024 04:01 - 12 minutes - 5.56 MBIgnatius of Loyola (1491-1556) was the founder of a religious Order that sent Priests to North America on missions to evangelize the Amerindians. Saint Ignatius was a Spanish Catholic theologian and Priest who dedicated his eventful life to being a soldier for God and leader of the Jesuits. Check out the YouTube version of this episode at https://youtu.be/m43e2AqzcgI which has accompanying visuals including maps, charts, timelines, photos, illustrations, and diagrams. Catholic Saints pod...
298. Ignatius of Loyola
March 27, 2024 04:01 - 11 minutes - 5.09 MBFounder of the Jesuit religious Order that sent Priests to North America on a mission to evangelize the natives, Saint Ignatius of Loyola (1491-1556) was a Spanish Catholic priest and theologian who dedicated his fascinating and adventurous life to being a soldier for Christ and leader of the Society of Jesus—better known as the Jesuits. Check out the YouTube version of this episode at https://youtu.be/ssEK4SwxHEw which has accompanying visuals including maps, charts, timelines, photos, ill...
ENCORE 34. Balboa and the Pacific Ocean
March 25, 2024 04:01 - 14 minutes - 6.82 MBIn 1513, Spanish conquistador Vasco Nunez de Balboa became the first European to lead an expedition to the Pacific Ocean from the New World. Enjoy this Encore Presentation! Check out the YouTube version of this episode at https://youtu.be/MCILUzvxE80 which has accompanying visuals including maps, charts, timelines, photos, illustrations, and diagrams. Vasco Nunez de Balboa books are available at https://amzn.to/3BDElG9 THANKS for the many wonderful comments, messages, ratings and reviews...
EXTRA 2.47 The Dead Letter (Chapter 36 of 38)
March 24, 2024 04:01 - 5 minutes - 2.38 MBDenary Novels, Book Two — Continuing saga of the 10-volume international historical mystery and suspense thriller series titled Denary Novels by Mark Vinet, which are heavily immersed in World history with connections to North America. LISTEN to this podcast's theme music & Get FREE access to this novel’s accompanying visuals, including maps, charts, timelines, photos, illustrations, and diagrams at https://patreon.com/markvinet Watch Book Two’s official Video trailer at https://youtu.be/...
297. Historical Reinterpretation
March 22, 2024 04:01 - 12 minutes - 5.67 MBSome of the influences on historians that may change over time and lead to Historical Reinterpretation are the following: Access to new data; New sources in other languages; Developments in other fields of science; Nationalism; Culture; Ideology; Historical causation; Release of public documents. Check out the YouTube version of this episode at https://youtu.be/Qh3WkWqirQQ which has accompanying visuals including maps, charts, timelines, photos, illustrations, and diagrams. Historical Re...
296. Mohawk Fishing
March 20, 2024 04:01 - 10 minutes - 4.8 MBFishing was vital to Iroquois subsistence and way of life, and greatly contributed to the nourishment of the clans within their league: Mohawk, Oneida, Cayuga, Seneca, and Onondaga nations. Check out the YouTube version of this episode at https://youtu.be/rWr08lZYHQE which has accompanying visuals including maps, charts, timelines, photos, illustrations, and diagrams. Iroquois History & Legends podcast at https://amzn.to/4a43iKd Iroquois books available at https://amzn.to/3wEMxqq THANK...
ENCORE 33. God, Gold, and Glory
March 18, 2024 04:01 - 10 minutes - 4.65 MBWhat motivated European nations to explore and create colonies in North America? Let’s pause our historical chronology to highlight a few movies, TV programs, documentaries, books & music that refer to these topics and others covered so far in this series while showcasing North American history, arts & culture. Enjoy this Encore Presentation! Check out the YouTube version of this episode at https://youtu.be/7mqocQF8rMA which has accompanying visuals including maps, charts, timelines, photos...
EXTRA 2.46 The Dead Letter (Chapter 35)
March 17, 2024 04:01 - 5 minutes - 2.39 MBDenary Novels, Book Two — Continuing saga of the 10-volume international historical mystery and suspense thriller series titled Denary Novels by Mark Vinet, which are heavily immersed in World history with connections to North America. LISTEN to this podcast's theme music & Get FREE access to this novel’s accompanying visuals, including maps, charts, timelines, photos, illustrations, and diagrams at https://patreon.com/markvinet Watch Book Two’s official Video trailer at https://youtu.be/...
295. Iroquoian Hunting
March 15, 2024 04:01 - 11 minutes - 5.22 MBBig and small game hunting was vital to Iroquois subsistence and way of life, and greatly contributed to the nourishment of the clans within their five nation confederacy, consisting of the Mohawk, Oneida, Onondaga, Cayuga, and Seneca. Check out the YouTube version of this episode at https://youtu.be/aSf_QgMDLoY which has accompanying visuals including maps, charts, timelines, photos, illustrations, and diagrams. Iroquois History & Legends podcast at https://amzn.to/4a43iKd Iroquois book...
294. Native World Sustenance
March 13, 2024 04:01 - 10 minutes - 4.97 MBThe Iroquois developed an advanced system of agriculture, food gathering and storage—including various uses of maize and other food plants—that greatly contributed to the nourishment of their clans. Check out the YouTube version of this episode at https://youtu.be/BzeSkFe-TAo which has accompanying visuals including maps, charts, timelines, photos, illustrations, and diagrams. Iroquois History & Legends podcast at https://amzn.to/4a43iKd Iroquois books available at https://amzn.to/3wEMxq...
ENCORE 32. Ponce de Leon and the Fountain of Youth
March 11, 2024 04:01 - 11 minutes - 5.16 MBIn 1513, Spanish Conquistador Ponce de Leon sailed from Puerto Rico to the Bimini Islands in the Bahamas searching for the fabled Fountain of Youth. He was unsuccessful but became the first European to set foot on current United States soil and explore Florida. Enjoy this Encore Presentation! Check out the YouTube version of this episode at https://youtu.be/j5ffQgbXhpI which has accompanying visuals including maps, charts, timelines, photos, illustrations, and diagrams. Ponce de Leon books...
EXTRA 2.45 The Dead Letter (Chapter 34)
March 10, 2024 05:01 - 6 minutes - 3.02 MBDenary Novels, Book Two — Continuing saga of the 10-volume international historical mystery and suspense thriller series titled Denary Novels by Mark Vinet, which are heavily immersed in World history with connections to North America. LISTEN to this podcast's theme music & Get FREE access to this novel’s accompanying visuals, including maps, charts, timelines, photos, illustrations, and diagrams at https://patreon.com/markvinet Watch Book Two’s official Video trailer at https://youtu.be/...
293. Haudenosaunee
March 08, 2024 05:01 - 10 minutes - 4.81 MBThe Iroquois Nations are further broken down into clans, which was a benefit to everyone in Iroquoia. Let’s learn how Iroquoian or Haudenosaunee clans were chosen and represented by certain animals. Check out the YouTube version of this episode at https://youtu.be/mAixjL6qQcw which has accompanying visuals including maps, charts, timelines, photos, illustrations, and diagrams. Iroquois History & Legends podcast at https://amzn.to/4a43iKd Iroquois books available at https://amzn.to/3wEMxq...
292. Iroquois
March 06, 2024 05:01 - 13 minutes - 6.07 MBAmerindian communities in northeast North America formed a Confederacy of nations known as the Iroquois League, consisting of the Mohawk, Oneida, Onondaga, Cayuga, and Seneca. Check out the YouTube version of this episode at https://youtu.be/hF29RnMakFY which has accompanying visuals including maps, charts, timelines, photos, illustrations, and diagrams. Iroquois History & Legends podcast at https://amzn.to/4a43iKd Iroquois books available at https://amzn.to/3wEMxqq THANKS for the many ...
ENCORE 31. Quest for the Spice Islands
March 04, 2024 05:01 - 17 minutes - 7.94 MBConquistadors Bartolomeu Dias and Vasco da Gama lead the European search for the Spice Islands during the Age of Discovery; an unrelenting quest for the riches of the Orient, sailing into uncharted waters, conquering territory, opening trade routes, and bringing colonialism to much of the world, including the North American continent. Guest podcaster Charles Kimball of the «History of Southeast Asia» shares his views on the daring feats of these celebrated adventurers. Enjoy this Encore Pres...
EXTRA 2.44 The Dead Letter (Chapter 33)
March 03, 2024 05:01 - 5 minutes - 2.55 MBDenary Novels, Book Two — Continuing saga of the 10-volume international historical mystery and suspense thriller series titled Denary Novels by Mark Vinet, which are heavily immersed in World history with connections to North America. LISTEN to this podcast's theme music & Get FREE access to this novel’s accompanying visuals, including maps, charts, timelines, photos, illustrations, and diagrams at https://patreon.com/markvinet Watch Book Two’s official Video trailer at https://youtu.be/...
291. Samuel Champlain 1608-35
March 01, 2024 05:01 - 10 minutes - 4.67 MBLet’s wrap-up the fascinating life, times, deeds, and exploits of Samuel de Champlain (1567-1635), the Father of New France. In 1629 Champlain suffered the humiliation of having to surrender his almost starving garrison to an English fleet that appeared before Quebec. He was taken to England as a prisoner. Peace, however, had been declared between England and France before the surrender, and New France was accordingly restored to the French. Champlain returned from Europe to spend his few re...
290. Disease in the New World
February 28, 2024 05:01 - 10 minutes - 4.7 MBEuropeans unknowingly unleashed on the New World a form of bacterial epidemic to which aboriginal peoples had no immunity. The microbes ravaged the original inhabitants of the continent, causing a pandemic and demographic disaster. Check out the YouTube version of this episode at https://youtu.be/h8eJZY_s95o which has accompanying visuals including maps, charts, timelines, photos, illustrations, and diagrams. Bubonic Plague books available at https://amzn.to/48pYoWo Black Death books a...
ENCORE 30. Conquistadors
February 26, 2024 05:01 - 10 minutes - 4.73 MBConquistadors were the cavaliers, knights, soldiers and explorers of the Iberian Empires during the Age of Exploration who sailed the Oceans, conquering territory, opening trade routes, and bringing colonialism to much of the world, including North America. Enjoy this Encore Presentation! Check out the YouTube version of this episode at https://youtu.be/7_qcpLGQYwQ which has accompanying visuals including maps, charts, timelines, photos, illustrations, and diagrams. Conquistadors books ar...
EXTRA 2.43 The Dead Letter (Chapter 32.2)
February 25, 2024 05:01 - 5 minutes - 2.42 MBDenary Novels, Book Two — Continuing saga of the 10-volume international historical mystery and suspense thriller series titled Denary Novels by Mark Vinet, which are heavily immersed in World history with connections to North America. LISTEN to this podcast's theme music & Get FREE access to this novel’s accompanying visuals, including maps, charts, timelines, photos, illustrations, and diagrams at https://patreon.com/markvinet Watch Book Two’s official Video trailer at https://youtu.be/...
289. Black Death
February 23, 2024 05:01 - 10 minutes - 4.92 MBThe Bubonic Plague spread through Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and North Africa and in some locations, over half of the population died. Those who survived found themselves in an altered reality where the social and economic rules had been totally changed. This traumatic episode transformed the Old World and would eventually transform the New World, as well. Check out the YouTube version of this episode at https://youtu.be/IYpvaCYRjak which has accompanying visuals including maps, charts,...
288. Bubonic Plague
February 21, 2024 05:01 - 12 minutes - 5.92 MBThe Black Death virus was brought to Europe from Asia and 150 years later, unwittingly and unbeknownst to the carriers, transmitted in a mutated form to North America. Check out the YouTube version of this episode at https://youtu.be/EGTEEub9hUU which has accompanying visuals including maps, charts, timelines, photos, illustrations, and diagrams. Everything Everywhere Daily podcast at https://amzn.to/3XHj20A Bubonic Plague books available at https://amzn.to/48pYoWo Black Death books a...
ENCORE 29. Prince Nezahualcoyotl of Mesoamerica
February 19, 2024 05:01 - 17 minutes - 7.98 MBNezahualcoyotl was a scholar, warrior, architect, poet and eventual ruler of the city-state of Texcoco in Mesoamerica during the century preceding Spanish conquest of the Aztec Empire in the Valley of Mexico—a highlands plateau surrounded by mountains and volcanoes (coterminous with present-day Mexico City) that was the center for several pre-Columbian civilizations. Enjoy this Encore Presentation! Check out the YouTube version of this episode at https://youtu.be/bRhsiNcbqQM which has accom...
EXTRA 2.42 The Dead Letter (Chapter 32.1)
February 18, 2024 05:01 - 5 minutes - 2.77 MBDenary Novels, Book Two — Continuing saga of the 10-volume international historical mystery and suspense thriller series titled Denary Novels by Mark Vinet, which are heavily immersed in World history with connections to North America. LISTEN to this podcast's theme music & Get FREE access to this novel’s accompanying visuals, including maps, charts, timelines, photos, illustrations, and diagrams at https://patreon.com/markvinet Watch Book Two’s official Video trailer at https://youtu.be/...
287. City on a Hill
February 16, 2024 05:01 - 11 minutes - 5.31 MBBefore the group of Puritan colonists left England for the New World in 1630, John Winthrop (1588-1649) delivered an inspirational final message filled with the hope for what America could become. The sermon is titled, ‘The Model Of Christian Charity,’ but is famous for the line, "City on a Hill." This line would go on to become popular in political discussions of the United States of America, however, in this sermon, it meant so much more than that. Check out the YouTube version of this ep...
286. John Winthrop
February 14, 2024 05:01 - 10 minutes - 4.78 MBJohn Winthrop (1588-1649) was an English Puritan lawyer and one of the leading figures in founding the Massachusetts Bay Colony, the second major settlement in New England following Plymouth Colony. Winthrop delivered a sermon before he led the first large wave of colonists across the Atlantic ocean from England in 1630. The sermon is famous largely for its use of the phrase “a city on a hill,” used to describe the expectation that the Massachusetts Bay Colony would shine like an example to ...
ENCORE 28. Sebastian Cabot Map
February 12, 2024 05:01 - 11 minutes - 5.35 MBHeather Teysko of the Renaissance English History podcast helps us rediscover the Sebastian Cabot Map of A.D. 1544. Sebastian was the son of celebrated Venetian explorer John Cabot. After his father's death, he conducted his own voyages of discovery, including, seeking the Northwest Passage through North America for England. He is most appreciated by historians today, however, for his World Map, also known as The Sebastian-Cabot Map. Enjoy this Encore Presentation! Check out the YouTube ver...
EXTRA 2.41 The Dead Letter (Chapter 31)
February 11, 2024 05:01 - 7 minutes - 3.47 MBDenary Novels, Book Two — Continuing saga of the 10-volume international historical mystery and suspense thriller series titled Denary Novels by Mark Vinet, which are heavily immersed in World history with connections to North America. LISTEN to this podcast's theme music & Get FREE access to this novel’s accompanying visuals, including maps, charts, timelines, photos, illustrations, and diagrams at https://patreon.com/markvinet Watch Book Two’s official Video trailer at https://youtu.be/...
285. Massachusetts Bay Colony 1630
February 09, 2024 05:01 - 10 minutes - 4.68 MBSecond major English settlement in New England following Plymouth Colony was the Massachusetts Bay Colony (1628–1691). Check out the YouTube version of this episode at https://youtu.be/3VtGNDDqdwA which has accompanying visuals including maps, charts, timelines, photos, illustrations, and diagrams. Massachusetts Bay Colony books at https://amzn.to/4bHPlTQ John Winthrop books available at https://amzn.to/4bt8uZw Puritans books at https://amzn.to/3SorIa5 Help us get to 10,000 subscriber...
284. English Puritanism
February 07, 2024 05:01 - 11 minutes - 5.54 MBEnglish Puritans were Protestants who wished to reform England’s state religion of Catholic influences. Their efforts met with stiff resistance. Escaping religious persecution, they sailed across the Atlantic Ocean to make a new life in the New World. Check out the YouTube version of this episode at https://youtu.be/KruDo99XKfw which has accompanying visuals including maps, charts, timelines, photos, illustrations, and diagrams. Puritans books available at https://amzn.to/3SorIa5 Martin...
ENCORE 27. John Cabot’s Legendary 1497 Voyage
February 05, 2024 05:01 - 10 minutes - 4.65 MBSail alongside Cabot and share in his exploits as he explores the northeastern coast of the continent under the flag of England. Enjoy this Encore Presentation! Check out the YouTube version of this episode at https://youtu.be/rjafxZgGoSA which has accompanying visuals including maps, charts, timelines, photos, illustrations, and diagrams. THE DEAD LETTER by Mark Vinet (Denary Novel mentioned in this episode) is available at https://amzn.to/3AG63BG DENARY Novels by Mark Vinet are availabl...
EXTRA 2.40 The Dead Letter (Chapter 30)
February 04, 2024 05:01 - 5 minutes - 2.36 MBDenary Novels, Book Two — Continuing saga of the 10-volume international historical mystery and suspense thriller series titled Denary Novels by Mark Vinet, which are heavily immersed in World history with connections to North America. LISTEN to this podcast's theme music & Get FREE access to this novel’s accompanying visuals, including maps, charts, timelines, photos, illustrations, and diagrams at https://patreon.com/markvinet Watch Book Two’s official Video trailer at https://youtu.be/...
EXTRA 2.40 The Dead Letter (Chapter 30 of 38)
February 04, 2024 05:01 - 5 minutes - 2.36 MBDenary Novels, Book Two — Continuing saga of the 10-volume international historical mystery and suspense thriller series titled Denary Novels by Mark Vinet, which are heavily immersed in World history with connections to North America. LISTEN to this podcast's theme music & Get FREE access to this novel’s accompanying visuals, including maps, charts, timelines, photos, illustrations, and diagrams at https://patreon.com/markvinet Watch Book Two’s official Video trailer at https://youtu.be/...
283. Puritans
February 02, 2024 05:01 - 10 minutes - 4.66 MBThe Pilgrims were reform-minded Protestants Puritans who sought to purify the Church of England of Roman Catholic practices. Who were these Pilgrims and why did they cross the Atlantic Ocean to come to America starting in 1620? Were they really escaping religious persecution to establish a new life in North America? Check out the YouTube version of this episode at https://youtu.be/eUCgCc-FSJQ which has accompanying visuals including maps, charts, timelines, photos, illustrations, and diagr...
282. Martin Luther Legacy
January 31, 2024 05:01 - 10 minutes - 5.07 MBLet’s review the Controversial and contentious legacy of Augustinian friar Martin Luther, a simple man who greatly affected the early European settlement of America throughout the seventeenth century. Check out the YouTube version of this episode at https://youtu.be/LeUXmKgnnMk which has accompanying visuals including maps, charts, timelines, photos, illustrations, and diagrams. Martin Luther books available at https://amzn.to/45n2zlx Protestant Reformation books available at https://am...
ENCORE 26. England explores the Continent
January 29, 2024 05:01 - 10 minutes - 4.66 MBThe English sail west and compete to stake claim to a continent as we focus on the relationship between King Henry VII of England and his realm’s first great maritime explorer, John Cabot. Enjoy this Encore Presentation! Check out the YouTube version of this episode at https://youtu.be/MzJt71KSe0s which has accompanying visuals including maps, charts, timelines, photos, illustrations, and diagrams. THE DEAD LETTER by Mark Vinet (Denary Novel mentioned in this episode) is available at https...
EXTRA 2.39 The Dead Letter (Chapter 29)
January 28, 2024 05:01 - 7 minutes - 3.43 MBDenary Novels, Book Two — Continuing saga of the 10-volume international historical mystery and suspense thriller series titled Denary Novels by Mark Vinet, which are heavily immersed in World history with connections to North America. LISTEN to this podcast's theme music & Get FREE access to this novel’s accompanying visuals, including maps, charts, timelines, photos, illustrations, and diagrams at https://patreon.com/markvinet Watch Book Two’s official Video trailer at https://youtu.be/...
281. New York City
January 26, 2024 05:01 - 13 minutes - 6.14 MBNew Amsterdam (NYC) was founded in 1624 by Dutch settlers and entrepreneurs from The Netherlands. Modern New York City has 5 boroughs: Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, Bronx, and Staten Island. Check out the YouTube version of this episode at https://youtu.be/Q0K87MS-NvY which has accompanying visuals including maps, charts, timelines, photos, illustrations, and diagrams. New Netherland books available at https://amzn.to/4aVLcv1 New Amsterdam books available at https://amzn.to/3SknH7u New...
280. New Amsterdam (NYC)
January 24, 2024 05:01 - 10 minutes - 4.84 MBColonial New York City’s first founding settlers landed in 1624. One year later, the colony became the capital of New Netherlands, a New World province founded by Dutch settlers and entrepreneurs. Check out the YouTube version of this episode at https://youtu.be/sR__J3Ox22s which has accompanying visuals including maps, charts, timelines, photos, illustrations, and diagrams. New Netherland books available at https://amzn.to/4aVLcv1 New Amsterdam books available at https://amzn.to/3SknH7...
ENCORE 25. Portuguese North Americans
January 22, 2024 05:01 - 10 minutes - 4.69 MBPortugal’s unique connections to the continent began with early sailors to the coasts of North America during the Age of Exploration and later continued with the arrival of immigrants who—with their few belongs, hopes, dreams, and determination—brought their unique culture, including Fado Music. Enjoy this Encore Presentation! Check out the YouTube version of this episode at https://youtu.be/P8ZMIbLX2f0 which has accompanying visuals including maps, charts, timelines, photos, illustrations,...
EXTRA 2.38 The Dead Letter (Chapter 28)
January 21, 2024 05:01 - 6 minutes - 2.87 MBDenary Novels, Book Two — Continuing saga of the 10-volume international historical mystery and suspense thriller series titled Denary Novels by Mark Vinet, which are heavily immersed in World history with connections to North America. LISTEN to this podcast's theme music & Get FREE access to this novel’s accompanying visuals, including maps, charts, timelines, photos, illustrations, and diagrams at https://patreon.com/markvinet Watch Book Two’s official Video trailer at https://youtu.be/...
279. Dutch Colony
January 19, 2024 05:01 - 10 minutes - 4.64 MBNew Netherland was an important Dutch colony in North America from 1609 to 1664. It extended from Albany in the north to Delaware in the south and encompassed parts of what are now the states of New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Connecticut, and Delaware. Check out the YouTube version of this episode at https://youtu.be/MxcOOHM6bBk which has accompanying visuals including maps, charts, timelines, photos, illustrations, and diagrams. Spaces of Enslavement: A History of Slavery ...
278. New Netherland (1609-24)
January 17, 2024 05:01 - 11 minutes - 5.49 MBAfter explorer Henry Hudson’s voyage along the river that now bears his name, Dutch traders began to visit and trade in the northeastern United States region they called New Netherland. Check out the YouTube version of this episode at https://youtu.be/eXrQPOeLxu4 which has accompanying visuals including maps, charts, timelines, photos, illustrations, and diagrams. Spaces of Enslavement: A History of Slavery and Resistance in Dutch New York by Andrea Mosterman available at https://amzn.to/...