History of North America

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 larger than life Father of New France, Samuel de Champlain, was a visionary adventurer who made a New World in Canada against extreme odds and challenges, but little is known of this secretive, mysterious, enigmatic Frenchman. Enjoy this ENCORE Presentation! Check out the YouTube version of this episode at https://youtu.be/NGwzgAK9aLM  which has accompanying visuals including maps, charts...

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...

Europeans brought with them their own unique languages which helped shape North American English. Evolution of the English language in the New World was influenced by the many Euro colonies. 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. Histo...

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...

Europeans brought with them their own unique languages which helped shape North American English. Evolution of the English language in North America. Check out the YouTube version of this episode at Video link  https://youtu.be/kb1OIqBLEvE  which has accompanying visuals including maps, charts, timelines, photos, illustrations, and diagrams. History of English podcast at https://amzn.to/...

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 early years of the French colony were hard, and the population grew slowly. For decades, Samuel Champlain led the fight for its survival, faced its extreme challenges, administered its affairs, and took personal charge of its development. Enjoy this ENCORE Presentation!   Check out the YouTube version of this episode at https://youtu.be/3jTEwT8Bx1E which has accompanying visuals incl...

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...

Let’s trace the long history of settlement in Greenland to determine if this Arctic territory is a part of North America. Enjoy this ENCORE Presentation!  Check out the YouTube version of this episode at https://youtu.be/GnP5pPoYt9Q which has accompanying visuals including maps, charts, timelines, photos, illustrations, and diagrams.   Books about Greenland at https://amzn.to/4aOes...

The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde is one of the most beloved works of fiction in North American entertainment history. Author Robert Louis Stevenson’s late 19th century novella is one of the most famous pieces of English literature, and is considered to be a defining book of the gothic horror genre. The novella has also had a sizeable impact on American popular culture, with the ph...

Is the Arctic territory of Greenland a part of North America? Let’s trace the long history of settlement in Greenland. Enjoy this ENCORE Presentation!  Check out the YouTube version of this episode at https://youtu.be/YdZMFdG3m48 which has accompanying visuals including maps, charts, timelines, photos, illustrations, and diagrams.   Books about Greenland at https://amzn.to/4aOesUM...

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...

North American readers, theater goers, and movie lovers have enjoyed Robert Louis Stevenson’s (1850-94) masterpiece for almost 150 years.   Check out the YouTube version of this episode at https://youtu.be/LBzJNURANdo which has accompanying visuals including maps, charts, timelines, photos, illustrations, and diagrams. Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde book available at https://amzn.to/45ZKFXZ &n...

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...

Let’s set the stage for the continuation of the fascinating life, times, deeds, and exploits of Samuel de Champlain (1567-1635), the Father of New France. Enjoy this ENCORE Presentation! Check out the YouTube version of this episode at https://youtu.be/rSedJn-O158  which has accompanying visuals including maps, charts, timelines, photos, illustrations, and diagrams. Samuel de Champlain...

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...

This is a reminder regarding a feature of the History of North America podcast called EXTRA, which is fully dedicated to the audio version of international historical mystery and suspense thriller Denary Novels & Stories by Mark Vinet, which are heavily immersed in World history with direct and indirect connections to North America. DENARY Novels by Mark Vinet are available in Large Print at h...

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 including maps, charts, timelines, photos, illustrations, and diagrams. Inquisikids products available at https://amzn.to/49ZRrhV PragerU podcast available at https://amzn.to/3MRvsz0 &nbs...

For almost two decades I hosted history-related radio programs that were broadcast throughout North America on a Francophone network of French language community radio stations. One of these weekly shows was Au courants de l’histoire, which translates in English as Historical Currents. One of my topics was the life and deeds of a talented man that produced works that would enchant millions 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 at htt...

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...