History of North America

The killing of President John F. Kennedy is a pivotal event in American history. Learn about Kennedy's 1963 Texas visit, re-election campaign, assassination, and legacy. Enjoy this ENCORE Presentation! 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 Americ...

His life was rocked by repeated scandal, religious schism and lustful ambition making King Henry VIII one of the most fascinating and mixed characters to influence North America’s history. King Henry VIII is probably the most well-known and most studied of English monarchs. His reign is often seen as a prelude to and the forerunner of the British Empire and English activities on the North Am...

Discover the historical context behind today's headlines with this comprehensive look into U.S.-Canada relations. Canada and the USA could have been a single country if history had unfolded differently. During the American Revolution, the Thirteen Colonies invited Canada to join, but it remained loyal to Britain. Later, the War of 1812 reinforced their separation. Had Canada joined voluntarily or...

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 ...

Tudor King Henry the 8th (1491-1509-1547) is probably the most well-known and most studied of English monarchs. His reign is often seen as a prelude to and the forerunner of the British Empire and English activities on the North American continent. Certainly, without the institutional changes he brought, the wars he fought, and the religious differences he ushered into his country, England, and th...

Epic STORY of modern music and its North American heritage, roots, and traditions. Enjoy this History of North America PLUS episode! 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 ENJOY Ad-Free content, Bo...

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...

North America’s most venerated Christian relic holds a blessed and sacred image formed in 1531, a decade after the conquest of Mesoamerica by Spanish Conquistador Hernan Cortez. Known as the Virgin of Guadalupe this holy image on a cloak became a recognized symbol of Catholic Mexicans and is today enshrined within the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Mexico City. Check out the YouTube ve...

The glorious era that was Tudor England helped shape the early exploration and colonization of the North American Continent. Join me as we begin a deep dive into Tudor England and its Great Transatlantic Explorers. Enjoy this ENCORE Presentation! Check out the YouTube version of this episode at https://youtu.be/lthofwdylGg which has accompanying visuals including maps, charts, timelines, photos, i...

In 1687, Connecticut colonists hid their Royal Charter within a giant white oak tree's hollow to thwart its confiscation by the English governor-general. Founded in 1636 by Thomas Hooker and Puritan settlers, the Connecticut Colony was one of New England’s earliest colonies. It grew from conflicts with the Dutch and Pequots, leading to the Pequot War (1637). In 1639, it adopted the Fundament...

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...

Before we embark on new exciting adventures and travel to other parts of the continent let’s examine the Legacy of French Florida with Eric Yanis of The Other States of America podcast. Enjoy this ENCORE Presentation! Check out the YouTube version of this episode at https://youtu.be/VhlB6TdNy_g ENJOY Ad-Free content, Bonus episodes, and Extra materials when joining our growing community on&n...

Epic STORY of modern music and its North American heritage, roots, and traditions. Enjoy this History of North America PLUS episode! 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 ENJOY Ad-Free content, Bo...

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 Connecticut area, originally known as the Connecticut River Colony, was an English settlement in New England which later became the American state of Connecticut. It was organized in 1636, as a refuge for a Puritan congregation of settlers from the Massachusetts Bay Colony. Check out the YouTube version of this episode at https://youtu.be/btSyb_SHbXs which has accompanying visuals including ma...

Spanish Conquistador Pedro Menéndez de Avilés routed the French Florida colony in 1565 and slaughtered the Protestant Huguenots. Three years later, French nobleman and soldier Dominique de Gourgues returned to the area, and, with the help of Native allies, massacred the Spanish garrison in retaliation. Eric Yanis of The Other States of America podcast concludes his compelling version...

In early colonial America, the Connecticut River Colony was an English settlement in New England which later became the state of Connecticut. It was organized on March 3, 1636, as a settlement for a Puritan congregation of settlers from the Massachusetts Bay Colony led by Thomas Hooker. Check out the YouTube version of this episode at https://youtu.be/ld-cwl0mmrk which has accompanying visuals inc...

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 1565, the Spanish decide to enforce their claim to La Florida, and establish the settlement of St. Augustine to challenge the French at nearby Fort Caroline, under the leadership of Jean Ribault, French Huguenot René Goulaine de Laudonnière, and Admiral Gaspard de Coligny. Eric Yanis of The Other States of America podcast continues his compelling version of this incredible story....

Epic STORY of modern music and its North American heritage, roots, and traditions. Enjoy this History of North America PLUS episode! 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 ENJOY Ad-Free content, Bo...

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...

Tracing the long history of the Panama Canal, the 8th Wonder of the World! Check out the YouTube version of this episode at https://youtu.be/nMMOLePjwFg which has accompanying visuals including maps, charts, timelines, photos, illustrations, and diagrams. The Canal Builders by Julie Greene at https://amzn.to/4ihb0Vs   Julie Greene books available at https://amzn.to/4i5VxaI Books about the Pan...

Mark explores a complicated but fascinating concept that permeates the ether of our modern North American societal discourse. Historical Guilt is the feeling of great shame, regret and/or sadness for a historical moment, event, period or something that happened in the past. In other words, the outpouring of sympathy for bygone transgressions that most times don't have anything to do with current g...

Vital to North America, let’s trace the long history of the Panama Canal, the 8th Wonder of the World! Check out the YouTube version of this episode at https://youtu.be/4QKVV7Xh3UY which has accompanying visuals including maps, charts, timelines, photos, illustrations, and diagrams. The Canal Builders by Julie Greene at https://amzn.to/4ihb0Vs   Julie Greene books available at https://a...

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:...