History Distilled

In this episode, we explore the reasons for the split of Carolina into North and South Carolina. We'll look at the history of the two portions of the colony, and discuss the factors that led to the split. Special Thanks to "A History of the American People" by Paul Johnson for providing most of the content for this episode. Please check out his book if you want to learn US history. It is the best...

In this episode, we look into the life of Cotton Mather and his contribution to early New England. Mather was a Puritan minister who was a major figure in the early history of the United States. Special Thanks to "A History of the American People" by Paul Johnson for providing most of the content for this episode. Please check out his book if you want to learn US history. It is the best book I hav...

In this episode, we look into the details of the Salem Witch Trials and the the causes that led to the fanatical search for the devil in New England. Special Thanks to "A History of the American People" by Paul Johnson for providing most of the content for this episode. Please check out his book if you want to learn US history. It is the best book I have found on the topic. Also thanks to Wikipedi...

In this episode, we discuss the end of the King Phillips War and the devastation wrought by it. Special Thanks to "A History of the American People" by Paul Johnson for providing most of the content for this episode. Please check out his book if you want to learn US history. It is the best book I have found on the topic. Also thanks to Wikipedia and Google Gemini for filling in additional details...

In this episode we take a look at the growing tensions between the colonies and Native Americans. How these tensions boiled over into the start of King Phillip's War. Special Thanks to "A History of the American People" by Paul Johnson for providing most of the content for this episode. Please check out his book if you want to learn US history. It is the best book I have found on the topic. Also t...

In this episode we finish our discussion of Bacon's rebellion and the fallout from the event. Special Thanks to "A History of the American People" by Paul Johnson for providing most of the content for this episode. Please check out his book if you want to learn US history. It is the best book I have found on the topic. Also thanks to Wikipedia and Google Gemini for filling in additional details fo...

In this episode we discuss the causes and start of Bacon's rebellion in Colonial Virginia. Special Thanks to "A History of the American People" by Paul Johnson for providing most of the content for this episode. Please check out his book if you want to learn US history. It is the best book I have found on the topic. Also thanks to Wikipedia and Google Gemini for filling in additional details for t...

In this episode we explore the tensions between colonies and Native Americans leading up to the Pequot war , how the war played out between the two sides, and the fall out from the war. Special Thanks to "A History of the American People" by Paul Johnson for providing most of the content for this episode. Please check out his book if you want to learn US history. It is the best book I have found o...

In this episode we discuss what goods were traded in early colonial America and how this trade was limited by English parliament.  We also discuss how a lack of English coin negatively effected colonial trade.  How the printing of money was used by colonies to fill the gap and why the money was untrusted. Special Thanks to "A History of the American People" by Paul Johnson for providing most of th...

In colonial America, farming was essential to the survival of the colonies. Colonists learned farming techniques from the Native Americans, and these techniques along with European advancements in technology helped the colonies thrive. We also discuss what crops were grown and how were they grown. Special Thanks to "A History of the American People" by Paul Johnson for providing most of the conten...

In this episode, we explore the resources available to the early colonists in America. We look at the environment, crops, animals, nuts, and trees that provided food and other necessities. Special Thanks to "A History of the American People" by Paul Johnson for providing most of the content for this episode. Please check out his book if you want to learn US history. It is the best book I have foun...

In this episode we discuss the founding of the South Carolina colony. The heavy influence of colonialists from Barbados in turning South Carolina into a predominately slave owning colony. Special Thanks to "A History of the American People" by Paul Johnson for providing most of the content for this episode. Please check out his book if you want to learn US history. It is the best book I have found...

In this episode, we discuss the difficulty of life in the Maryland Colony. We look at the challenges of growing tobacco, the short life expectancy, and the problems caused by the terror of Ingle and Claiborne. Special Thanks to "A History of the American People" by Paul Johnson for providing most of the content for this episode. Please check out his book if you want to learn US history. It is the...

In this episode, we discuss Lord Baltimore and the founding of the Maryland colony in America. We'll look at the events leading up to the founding, the charter, and the colony's early days. Special Thanks to "A History of the American People" by Paul Johnson for providing most of the content for this episode. Please check out his book if you want to learn US history. It is the best book I have fou...

In this episode, we wrap up our discussion of Anne Hutchinson. We tell the story of her trial, her flight from Boston, and her untimely demise. Special Thanks to "A History of the American People" by Paul Johnson for providing most of the content for this episode. Please check out his book if you want to learn US history. It is the best book I have found on the topic. Also thanks to Wikipedia and...

In this episode, we introduce Anne Hutchinson, a woman who found herself in hot water in Boston. We discuss her life and the events that led to her being tried for heresy. Special Thanks to "A History of the American People" by Paul Johnson for providing most of the content for this video. Please check out his book if you want to learn US history. It is the best book I have found on the topic. Als...

In this episode, we finish our discussion of Roger Williams, who was a significant figure in early colonial America. We discuss his contributions to the colony of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations, and his role in the establishment of religious freedom in the New World. Special Thanks to "A History of the American People" by Paul Johnson for providing most of the content for this video. Plea...

In this episode, we introduce Roger Williams, who was a significant figure in early colonial America. We discuss his contributions to the colony of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations, and his role in the establishment of religious freedom in the New World. Special Thanks to "A History of the American People" by Paul Johnson for providing most of the content for this video. Please check out hi...

We take a look at John Winthrop's political philosophy and how it shaped early American history. Special Thanks to "A History of the American People" by Paul Johnson for providing most of the content for this video. Please check out his book if you want to learn US history. It is the best book I have found on the topic. Also thanks to Wikipedia and Google Gemini for filling in additional details f...

We look at John Winthrop's time as governor. Special Thanks to "A History of the American People" by Paul Johnson for providing most of the content for this video. Please check out his book if you want to learn US history. It is the best book I have found on the topic. Also thanks to Wikipedia and Google Gemini for filling in additional details for the story. Thanks to our monthly supporters Dan

We continue our discussion of the conflicts between liberty and religion with John Winthrop being exhibit A in the problem. Special Thanks to "A History of the American People" by Paul Johnson for providing most of the content for this video. Please check out his book if you want to learn US history. It is the best book I have found on the topic. Also thanks to Wikipedia and Google Gemini for fill...

In this episode we explore the mindset of early colonialists with regards to the topics of religion and liberty This episode is dedicated to my father who passed away this week last year. Special Thanks to "A History of the American People" by Paul Johnson for providing most of the content for this video. Please check out his book if you want to learn US history. It is the best book I have found o...

In this episode we explore the first migration of religious settlers from England to the Boston Area in New England Special Thanks to "A History of the American People" by Paul Johnson for providing most of the content for this video. Please check out his book if you want to learn US history. It is the best book I have found on the topic. Also thanks to Wikipedia and Google Bard for filling in add...

We talk about importance of the Mayflower in the early formation of the American colonies. Special Thanks to "A History of the American People" by Paul Johnson for providing most of the content for this video. Please check out his book if you want to learn US history. It is the best book I have found on the topic. Also thanks to Wikipedia and Google Bard for filling in additional details for the s...

We finish our discussion of the Jamestown Colony Special Thanks to "A History of the American People" by Paul Johnson for providing most of the content for this video. Please check out his book if you want to learn US history. It is the best book I have found on the topic. Also thanks to Wikipedia and Google Bard for filling in additional details for the story. Thanks to our monthly supporters Dan