History of North America

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...

English statesman, author, soldier, explorer, and a favorite courtier of England's Tudor Queen Elizabeth the First, Sir Walter Raleigh (1552-1618) was one of the most notable figures of the Elizabethan era. He played a leading part in English colonization of North America and helped defend England against the Spanish Armada. He was the younger half-brother of North American explorer Sir Humphrey G...

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...

Published as a 47-page pamphlet in colonial America on January 10, 1776, Common Sense challenged the authority of the British government and the royal monarchy. The elegantly plain and persuasive language that Thomas Paine used touched the hearts and minds of the average American and was the first work to openly ask for political freedom and independence from Great Britain. Paine’s powerful...

The Plymouth Company was chartered by King James in 1606 with responsibility for colonizing the northern east coast of America. The merchants agreed to finance the settlers’ trip in return for repayment of their expenses plus interest out of the profits made. The Plymouth Company established the Popham Colony, in present-day Maine, the northern answer to the previously discussed Jamestown Co...

Pioneering colonist Ferdinando Gorges (1565-1647) was a British naval, military commander, was a key figure and major promoter of the English colonization of New England, and investor in the Popham Colony. His early involvement in English trade with and settlement of North America as well as his efforts in founding the Province of Maine earned him the title of the "Father of English Colonization i...

History of North America PLUS presents the enthralling, riveting, epic STORY of modern popular music and its North American heritage, roots, and traditions. 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 E...

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...

Denary Novels, Book Five — 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.com/mar...

Elizabethan ‘Sea Dog’ Sir Richard Grenville (1542-91) was Walter Raleigh’s cousin and an English privateers who was authorised by Queen Elizabeth I to raid England's enemies, even during times of peace. Carrying letters of marque issued by the English Crown, the Sea Dogs frequently attacked both enemy shipping at sea and enemy outposts on land... frequently targeting the Spanish...

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...

English adventurer, explorer, soldier, and Member of Parliament, Sir Humphrey Gilbert (1539-83), served during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I and was a pioneer of the English colonial empire in North America. He was a maternal half-brother of Sir Walter Raleigh and a cousin of Sir Richard Grenville. Check out the YouTube version of this episode at https://youtu.be/plC46WFVTE4   which has acco...

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...

Published as a 47-page pamphlet in colonial America on January 10, 1776, Common Sense challenged the authority of the British government and the royal monarchy. The elegantly plain and persuasive language that Thomas Paine used touched the hearts and minds of the average American and was the first work to openly ask for political freedom and independence from Great Britain. Paine’s powerful...

We conclude our study of the book that changed North America. One cannot underestimate the importance of the Authorized Version and official translation of the English bible sponsored by British King James I, published in 1611 and widely disseminated thereafter throughout the British Iles and across the North American territory. E176. Check out the YouTube version of this episode at https://youtu....

The Legacy of the King James Version of the Bible is broad and encompassing, reaching the shores of North America from the British Isles from the early 17th century onwards. JWV, One of our regular Canadian viewers of the video edition of this series is familiar with the book, for, when growing up in England she remembers studying the King James Bible as a Methodist. She brought her beloved copy o...

The original printing of the Authorized Version of the King James Bible was published by Robert Barker, the King's Printer, in 1611 as a complete folio Bible. The original printing was made before English spelling was standardized and there were no illustrations at all in the Authorized Version, the main form of decoration being the historiated initial letters provided for books and chapters &ndas...

Christians throughout North America celebrate Easter, however, annual dates of this Holy holiday can vary by over a month. Why? E399. Check out the YouTube version of this episode at Video link  https://youtu.be/O8eS37lVC_U  which has accompanying visuals including maps, charts, timelines, photos, illustrations, and diagrams. Everything Everywhere Daily podcast at https://amzn.to/3XHj20A...

KING JAMES BIBLE📖The task of translating the Bible into English was undertaken by a group of scholars approved by King James the First. All were members of the Church of England and most were clergy. The scholars worked on the King James Version (KJV) of the Bible in six committees, two based in each of the University of Oxford, the University of Cambridge, and Westminster. The committees include...

Every year, millions of North Americans celebrate Passover and Easter. But what is Passover and how is it connected to the annual Easter celebration?  Check out the YouTube version of this episode at https://youtu.be/VNkprqrYz7o which has accompanying visuals including maps, charts, timelines, photos, illustrations, and diagrams. History of the Papacy podcast available at https://amzn.to/42LH...

Revered as a translator of the Bible into English (1526), William Tyndale (1494-1536) was a biblical scholar and linguist who became a leading figure in the Protestant Reformation in the years leading up to his execution for heresy. Over 90% of the King James Bible consist of his translated words that later influenced the trajectory of Christianity in the New World. E172.  Check out the YouTu...

One cannot underestimate the spiritual, cultural, political, and literary importance and influence of the Authorized Version's pre-eminence in the English-speaking world, including vast parts of North America. In 1604, King James convened the Hampton Court Conference, where a new English version of the Bible was conceived in response to the problems of the earlier translations perceived by the Pur...

Noted for its "majesty of style", the King James Version (KJV) has been described as one of the most important books in English culture and a driving force in the shaping of the English-speaking world, including Canada and the United States. The King James Bible is an English translation of the Christian Bible for the Church of England, which was commissioned in 1604 and published in 1611, by auth...

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. RW12.  Johnny Has Gone for a Soldier song available at https://amzn.to/4byKUg5 Music by Mark O'Connor available at https://amzn.to/4dao7bw Heartland: An Appalachian Anthology b...