History of North America

Denary Novels, Book Six — 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. Get FREE access to this novel’s accompanying visuals, including maps, charts, timelines, photos, illustrations, and diagrams at  https://patreon.co...

Let's pay tribute to Reverend Martin Luther King Jr. on Juneteenth National Independence Day, which annually commemorates on June 19 the emancipation of enslaved African Americans. A descendant of slaves, MLK's legacy is the powerful story of a Baptist minister who became a pivotal leader in the Civil Rights Movement.  Check out our Juneteenth tribute video at  https://youtu.be/A5E_unF8W...

American Revolution (1765–1783) was a political conflict involving the Thirteen Colonies and Great Britain, culminating in the American Revolutionary War and the independence of the colonies as the United States.  The Revolution DVD box-set available at https://amzn.to/4p8seIt   American Revolution books at https://amzn.to/43DduIG   Revolutionary War games and souvenirs at htt...

The Pirate seaport town of Port Royal was once known as ‘the wickedest city on earth.’ On the morning of June 7th, 1692, this lively Buccaneer haven was struck by catastrophe. In the space of a few violent minutes, a massive earthquake, followed by tidal waves, reduced the wealthiest English city in the Americas to ruin. Check out the YouTube version of this episode at https://youtu.be...

The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790) written in the form of an extended letter to his son, William Franklin (1730-1813). Ben kept good records of his life and travels, and although he was never President, he still played a crucial part in American history. Enjoy this ENCORE Presentation!   The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin at https://amzn.to/43cp6CV   Benjamin Franklin...

A series of 16 influential political pamphlets published between 1776 and 1783 during the American Revolutionary War (1775-83) titled The American Crisis , or simply The Crisis , by eighteenth-century Enlightenment philosopher and author Thomas Paine — an Englishman living in the colonies who signed his essays anonymously as "Common Sense," the title of his earlier influential work.  Ea...

At the time the saga of Don Quixote was written by Miguel de Cervantes (1547-1616), the city of Guanajuato in central Mexico was an important colonial town due to the area's large silver deposits. Because it was an important Spanish site, the city today boasts of lavish colonial architecture and a historic town center that is recognized by UNESCO for its cultural heritage. The city proudly holds a...

In the early 17th century, an aged veteran of Spain's wars against the Ottoman Empire published a book. It was the story of a poor nobleman who deludes himself that he is a knight errant and sets off on hilarious adventures. Don Quixote is an early 17th century fictional character made famous by the Spanish author, Miguel de Cervantes (1547-1616). The story’s influence on North American lite...

Every June 14, Americans celebrate the Stars and Stripes in many ways. Let’s honor Old Glory with iconic American patriotic music.   Flag Day books available at https://amzn.to/4xzPEuT   Flag Day souvenirs at https://amzn.to/4eDOdnz   United States Military Music at https://amzn.to/3LBkyzg Veterans Day souvenirs at https://amzn.to/4p2gAOO US Military items at https://amzn.to/3...

On June 14, 1777, the Continental Congress approved the design of a national flag for the newly created United States of America. In 1916, President Woodrow Wilson issued a presidential proclamation establishing a national Flag Day on June 14, with Congressional legislation designating that date as Flag Day — signed into law by President Harry Truman in 1949.  Check out the YouTube vers...

Denary Novels, Book One — 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. Get FREE access to this novel’s accompanying visuals, including maps, charts, timelines, photos, illustrations, and diagrams at  https://patreon.co...

Denary Novels, Book Six — 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. Get FREE access to this novel’s accompanying visuals, including maps, charts, timelines, photos, illustrations, and diagrams at  https://patreon.co...

National Indigenous Peoples Month in Canada pays tribute to Kateri Tekakwitha (1656-80). At age 19, after converting to Catholicism and taking a vow of perpetual virginity, Kateri left her Mohawk village of Ossernenon in present-day New York State and moved to the Jesuit mission village of Kahnawake, just south of Montreal, Canada. There she died five years later, respected for her piety and good...

American Revolution (1765–1783) was a political conflict involving the Thirteen Colonies and Great Britain, culminating in the American Revolutionary War and the independence of the colonies as the United States.  The Revolution DVD box-set available at https://amzn.to/4p8seIt   American Revolution books at https://amzn.to/43DduIG   Revolutionary War games and souvenirs at htt...

National Indigenous Peoples Month in Canada honours Kateri Tekakwitha (1656-80) was born in the Mohawk village of Ossernenon, in present-day New York State. Influenced by French Jesuit missionaries and converted to Catholicism at age 19, and after taking a vow of perpetual virginity, she left her village, and moved to the Jesuit mission village of Kahnawake, just south of Montreal, Canada. There s...

The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790) written in the form of an extended letter to his son, William Franklin (1730-1813). Ben kept good records of his life and travels, and although he was never President, he still played a crucial part in American history. Enjoy this ENCORE Presentation!   The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin at https://amzn.to/43cp6CV   Benjamin Franklin...

A series of 16 influential political pamphlets published between 1776 and 1783 during the American Revolutionary War (1775-83) titled The American Crisis , or simply The Crisis , by eighteenth-century Enlightenment philosopher and author Thomas Paine — an Englishman living in the colonies who signed his essays anonymously as "Common Sense," the title of his earlier influential work.  Ea...

National Indigenous Peoples Month in Canada celebrates an Iroquois maiden born in the Mohawk village of Ossernenon, in present-day New York State, Saint Kateri Tekakwitha (1656-80) and her family contracted smallpox in an epidemic; she was the only one of the family to survive, but had scarring on her face. She was influenced by French Jesuit missionaries and converted to Catholicism at age 19. Af...

Epic STORY of modern music and its North American heritage, roots, and traditions. Enjoy this History of North America PLUS episode! Evolution of Modern Popular Music by Mark Vinet at https://amzn.to/3oHllDq Music Industry book available at https://amzn.to/40NlK4F History of Music books at https://amzn.to/3nXKYzy   Marc Cote services available at https://marccote.com ENJOY Ad-Free content, Bo...

Epic STORY of the fascinating background events to the American Civil War (1861-65) as seen from a North American perspective. Enjoy this History of North America PLUS episode! Canada and the American Civil War: PRELUDE TO WAR by Mark Vinet (non-fiction history paper book, audio book, eBook) is available at https://amzn.to/4mQeilx ENJOY Ad-Free content, Bonus episodes, and Extra materials when joi...

Denary Novels, Book One — 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. Get FREE access to this novel’s accompanying visuals, including maps, charts, timelines, photos, illustrations, and diagrams at  https://patreon.co...

An address by Supreme Allied Commander General Eisenhower was delivered to troops participating in Operation Overlord involving armed forces from America, Great Britain, and Canada. On the night of June 6, 1944, President Roosevelt went on national radio to address the nation for the first time about the Normandy invasion. His speech took the form of a prayer.  Check out the YouTube version o...

American Revolution (1765–1783) was a political conflict involving the Thirteen Colonies and Great Britain, culminating in the American Revolutionary War and the independence of the colonies as the United States.   The Revolution DVD box-set available at https://amzn.to/4p8seIt   American Revolution books at https://amzn.to/43DduIG   Revolutionary War games and souvenirs...

Miguel de Cervantes (1547-1616) wrote Don Quixote, an early 17th century fictional character made famous by the Spanish author. This epic novel went on to be read around the world in Spanish and most other languages, making its author one of the most-read writers in human history. The story’s influence on North American literature is immeasurable. Such admiration is displayed by a life-sized...

June is National Indigenous History Month in Canada, an opportunity to learn about the unique cultures, traditions and experiences of First Nations, Inuit and Métis who have lived on the land since time immemorial. Let’s mark the beginning of this month by discovering Canada’s ancient pre-Colombian cultures and civilizations as we embark on a fascinating, epic trek back to the i...