History of North America

Between the 16th and 18th centuries, European nations were dominated by an economic way of thinking called mercantilism, which implicated their North American colonies. The key idea was that exports from the mother country should be as high as possible and imports minimized. Check out the YouTube version of this episode at  https://youtu.be/yPU4Ts-9SFk  which has accompanying visuals inc...

To comprehend Samuel de Champlain, we must understand the character of the French King he served so faithfully, Henri IV (1553-1610). Enjoy this ENCORE Presentation! Check out the YouTube version of this episode at https://youtu.be/9pz_6dkKUOo which has accompanying visuals including maps, charts, timelines, photos, illustrations, and diagrams. Champlain's Dream by D.H. Fischer available at https:...

Appointed governor by the Society of Saint-Sulpice seigneurs of Montreal island, Francois-Marie Perrot clashed with Governor General of New France Frontenac in 1675. When Sulpician Abbot François de Salignac de La Mothe-Fénelon (1641–1679) intervened on behalf of Perrot, Frontenac referred the matter the Court of King Louis XIV in France. Fénelon, a French Sulpician prie...

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.   The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin at https://amzn.to/43cp6CV   Benjamin Franklin Books available at  https:...

At the start of the 17th century, the initial phase of European exploration of the North American continent slowly began to move towards colonization. This early, fledgling Colonial Movement was in need of strong, talented, and determined leaders. Enjoy this ENCORE Presentation! Check out the YouTube version of this episode at https://youtu.be/F2WQ9tcVMzA which has accompanying visuals including m...

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 Four — 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.c...

Francois-Marie Perrot (1644-1691) was appointed governor of Montreal by a royal commission in 1670 until 1684. He married Intendant Jean Talon’s niece and through his influence obtained the appointment as governor from the Saint-Sulpice seigneurs of Montreal island, succeeding Paul de Chomedey de Maisonneuve. In 1672, he was granted the island that now bears his name (Île Perrot to the...

Throughout his life, Samuel de Champlain was a loyal Catholic soldier. As a young man, he learned to fight with the firearms of his time, acquiring this practical knowledge when serving with the army during the later stages of France's religious wars involving the Holy Catholic League in Brittany from 1594 to 98. During this time he attained the rank of Captain. His soldiering skills, along with h...

Louis de Buade, Comte de Frontenac et de Palluau (1622-98) was appointed as Governor of New France by the Sun King, Louis XIV (1638-1715). Check out the YouTube version of this episode at https://youtu.be/PnkZlOrGcrY which has accompanying visuals including maps, charts, timelines, photos, illustrations, and diagrams. Frontenac books available at https://amzn.to/3HS4eZp   Chateau Frontenac bo...

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.   The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin at https://amzn.to/43cp6CV   Benjamin Franklin Books available at  https:...

In 1603, King Henry IV wanted the French to begin settling in the New World in hopes that wealth could be brought back to France. So he sent an expedition to locate a place on the North American continent to establish a colony and fur trade settlement. Although he held no official title at the time, Samuel de Champlain would be among the men who would take part in this great venture. Enjoy this EN...

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 Four — 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.c...

The "three estates" (nobles, clergy, and people) were the traditional social and political orders in the Kingdom of France. Governor Frontenac wanted to replicate this system in New France by assembling representatives from these groups to serve as a colonial assembly. Check out the YouTube version of this episode at https://youtu.be/kSKDnFo3wZE  which has accompanying visuals including...

In his early thirties, experienced seaman Samuel Champlain joined the crew aboard the ‘Saint-Julien’ on his first Trans-Atlantic crossing. This journey lasted two years and gave Champlain the opportunity to learn about Spanish holdings from the Caribbean to Mexico City. Along the way, he took detailed notes, wrote an illustrated report on what he learned on this trip, and gave this sec...

We can't turn the page on the seventeenth century without covering in depth the fascinating exploits, momentous discoveries, monumental battles, and adventurous saga of Count Frontenac and New France under Louis XIV. Frontenac (1622-98) was a French aristocrat, soldier and Governor General of New France in North America. He established a number of Forts on the shores of the Great Lakes and engaged...

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.   The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin at https://amzn.to/43cp6CV   Benjamin Franklin Books available at  https:...

Let’s pursue our enthralling examination of the many adventures of the Frenchman from the Atlantic seaport of Brouage (Charente-Maritime department, Saintonge province, Nouvelle-Aquitaine region), the daring early 17th century New World explorer, Samuel de Champlain. Enjoy this ENCORE Presentation! Check out the YouTube version of this episode at https://youtu.be/wGjjkf5m3oU which has accomp...

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 Four — 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.c...

Explore fascinating chronology of events from the Big Bang to modern human history focusing on the incredible people and events that shaped the course of history, including: Chernobyl 1986 disaster, Sitting Bull at the Battle of Little Bighorn 1876, Henry Ford, Flannan Isles Light Keeper Mystery, Titanic 1912, Hannibal, Apollo 13 1968, JFK assassination 1963, Vietnam War. Mark's TIMELINE video cha...

Join me on a fascinating deep dive into the life, times and exploits of Samuel Champlain (1567-1635), the Father of New France. Enjoy this ENCORE Presentation!  Check out the YouTube version of this episode at https://youtu.be/Capu8EISuZU which has accompanying visuals including maps, charts, timelines, photos, illustrations, and diagrams. Champlain's Dream by D.H. Fischer available at https:...

The USS Huron was an iron-hulled gunboat of the United States Navy; a screw steamer with full-rig auxiliary sail, built in Pennsylvania and commissioned in 1875. The Huron ran aground off Nags Head, North Carolina in heavy weather, and was wrecked. At first, her crew worked in relatively little danger, attempting to free their ship, but she soon heeled over, carrying 98 officers and men to their d...

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.   The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin at https://amzn.to/43cp6CV   Benjamin Franklin Books available at  https:...