History of North America

The English language began to spread around the world during the 17th century as speakers searched for new trading partners and new places to settle. 483. Early Colonial Words Check out the YouTube version of this episode at Video link  https://youtu.be/ckT76gmC-ws  which has accompanying visuals including maps, charts, timelines, photos, illustrations, and diagrams. History of English p...

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...

On July 29, 1609—somewhere in the area near Ticonderoga and Crown Point in upper New York State—a battle took place that had a significant effect on relations between the French and the Iroquoian-Mohawks for the rest of the century. Enjoy this ENCORE Presentation! Check out the YouTube version of this episode at https://youtu.be/cyzKGOH1xRQ  which has accompanying visuals includin...

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 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...

"I Have a Dream" is a public speech that was delivered by American civil rights activist and Baptist minister Martin Luther King Jr. during the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom on August 28, 1963. Black History Month is an annually observed commemorative month originating in the United States, where it is also known as African-American History Month. MLK books available at https://amzn.to/...

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...

"I Have a Dream" is a public speech that was delivered by American civil rights activist and Baptist minister Martin Luther King Jr. during the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom on August 28, 1963. Black History Month is an annually observed commemorative month originating in the United States, where it is also known as African-American History Month. MLK books available at https://amzn.to/...

French for ‘Fat Tuesday,’ Mardi Gras reflects the Christian practice of the last night of consuming rich, fatty foods in preparation for the fasting season of Lent. Mardi Gras is the final day of Carnival before Ash Wednesday. Many related popular practices and traditions are associated with Carnival celebrations (especially in the city of New Orleans, Louisiana, USA) before the fastin...

I continue to convince my fellow historians of the Parthenon Podcast Network that George Washington has what it takes to be an exciting modern-day action-adventure Hero in a Big budget Hollywood movie! Check out the YouTube version of this episode at https://youtu.be/5HCFDslmU8Y which has accompanying visuals including maps, charts, timelines, photos, illustrations, and diagrams. George Washington...

Which U.S. President would I produce a Big budget movie about? Join me as I attempt to convince my fellow historians that George Washington has what it takes to be an exciting modern-day action-adventure Hero! Check out the YouTube version of this episode at https://youtu.be/5HCFDslmU8Y which has accompanying visuals including maps, charts, timelines, photos, illustrations, and diagrams. George Wa...

Was the 28th President's wife Edith Wilson the first woman President of the United States? Check out the YouTube version of this episode at https://youtu.be/A_GOPT2sCiM  which has accompanying visuals including maps, charts, timelines, photos, illustrations, and diagrams. Edith & Woodrow Wilson books available at https://amzn.to/45t8bKi    History of the Papacy podcast available...

16th President Abraham Lincoln delivered a famous speech during the American Civil War at the Gettysburg National Cemetery’s consecration in 1863. Check out the YouTube version of this episode at https://youtu.be/2k2w9Jbeuls which has accompanying visuals including maps, charts, timelines, photos, illustrations, and diagrams. Theodore Roosevelt books available at https://amzn.to/44DMlmy &nbs...

Let’s continue learning about John F. Kennedy's 1963 Texas visit, re-election campaign, assassination, and legacy.  Check out the YouTube version of this episode at https://youtu.be/gW7QbOOTG-I which has accompanying visuals including maps, charts, timelines, photos, illustrations, and diagrams.   This American President podcast available at https://amzn.to/3Gb9e7h The Preside...

The assassination of the 25th President John F. Kennedy is a pivotal event in American history. Learn about Kennedy's 1963 Texas visit, re-election campaign, assassination, and legacy.  Check out the YouTube version of this episode at https://youtu.be/SrY6aU95CsQ which has accompanying visuals including maps, charts, timelines, photos, illustrations, and diagrams.  This American Presiden...

26th President of the USA (Theodore Roosevelt) nearly died in a Cavalry charge against German machine guns in World War One. Check out the YouTube version of this episode at https://youtu.be/2k2w9Jbeuls which has accompanying visuals including maps, charts, timelines, photos, illustrations, and diagrams. Theodore Roosevelt books available at https://amzn.to/44DMlmy   History Unplugged podcast...

Every February 14th, North Americans and people around the world celebrate Valentines Day. It originated as a Christian feast day honoring a martyr named Valentine (born 225 AD in Terni, Italy; died February 14, 269 in Rome) and through later folk traditions, it has also become a significant cultural, religious and commercial celebration of romance and love. This special day is also called Saint V...

The wide-variety of organisms that formed on the North American continent, later evolved into the present myriad of life-forms that inhabit this corner of the world. During the mid-nineteenth century an English scientist put forth an explanation for our planet’s diversity of life—a fascinating theory of evolution that shook the Victorian Age to its core and still reverberates to this d...

Native communities in southeastern Canada and northern New York State warred amongst themselves long before the arrival of Europeans on the continent. By the early 17th century, new alliances were formed and the Iroquois became mortal enemies of the French. Enjoy this ENCORE Presentation!   Check out the YouTube version of this episode at https://youtu.be/7C4IhkSXVCw which has accompanyi...

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...

During the summer of 1609, Samuel de Champlain attempted to form better relations and alliances with the local First Nations tribes including Wendat-Hurons, Algonquins, and Montagnais who lived in the area of the St. Lawrence River. These tribes sought Champlain's help in their war against the Haudenosaunee, also known as the Iroquois Confederacy, League or Five Nations. The founder of New France...

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 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...

February is an annually observed commemorative month marking Black History, originating in the United States, where it is also known as African-American History Month. MLK's legacy is the powerful story of a Baptist minister who became a pivotal leader in the Civil Rights Movement.  Check out the YouTube version of this episode at https://youtu.be/HNO5Cks_8MM which has accompanying visuals in...

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. RW3.  The Revolution DVD box-set available at https://amzn.to/4p8seIt   American Revolution books at https://amzn.to/43DduIG   Revolutionary War games and souvenirs a...