History of North America

The Columbian Exchange was the widespread transfer of human populations, plants, animals, precious metals, commodities, culture, technology, diseases, religion, and ideas between North America in the Western Hemisphere, and the Afro-Eurasian Old World in the Eastern Hemisphere. It is named after the Italian explorer Christopher Columbus and is related to the European colonization and global trade...

Denary Novels, Book Three — 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/markvinet    ...

Puritan Oliver Cromwell (1599-1658) was an English statesman, politician, skilled soldier, and a leading advocate of the execution of King Charles I in 1649, which led to the establishment of the Commonwealth of England, that he ruled as Lord Protector from 1653 until his death in 1658. His endeavors greatly influenced the British colonization of North America. Check out the YouTube version of thi...

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...

Puritan Oliver Cromwell (1599-1658) was an English statesman, politician, skilled soldier, and a leading advocate of the execution of King Charles I in 1649, which led to the establishment of the Commonwealth of England, that he ruled as Lord Protector from 1653 until his death in 1658. His endeavors greatly influenced the British colonization of North America. Check out the YouTube version of thi...

Despite a great disparity of forces, Spanish Conquistador Hernan Cortes accomplished one of history’s greatest military feats in 1521 when he vanquished the powerful Mesoamerican armies of legendary Aztec King Montezuma to found the Kingdom of New Spain. Let’s continue this fascinating historical narrative by examining Post-Conquest Mexico with Pastor Lance Ralston of the History of th...

Denary Novels, Book Three — 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/markvinet    ...

English monarch Charles I (r.1625-49) sparked a crisis with the British Parliament that led to a bloody Civil War (1642-1651) that had direct repercussions on North America and the colonization of the Eastern Atlantic coast.  Check out the YouTube version of this episode at https://youtu.be/Ww-PmIVM06E  which has accompanying visuals including maps, charts, timelines, photos, illustrations, and di...

Epic STORY of modern 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 ENJOY Ad-Free content, Bonus episodes, and Extra materials when joining our...

Nothing exists in a vacuum. Everything we do is surrounded by people, places, and events. Historical context is important for understanding how a topic fits into a historical era. Check out the YouTube version of this episode at https://youtu.be/igWYHdpMNfw  which has accompanying visuals including maps, charts, timelines, photos, illustrations, and diagrams. The American Campfire Revival with Kir...

The expression ‘Going Native’ emerged as a result of the meeting of European and indigenous cultures and drew its strength from the perceived differences between those cultures. The term refers to the desire of non-aboriginals to identify with, behave or live like the local people and immerse themselves in native culture. Enjoy this ENCORE Presentation! Check out the YouTube version of...

Denary Novels, Book Three — 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/markvinet    ...

Agriculture in Mexico has been an important sector of the country’s economy historically and politically. Mexico is one of the cradles of agriculture with the Mesoamericans developing domesticated plants. During the early colonial period, the Spanish introduced more plants and the concept of animal husbandry.    Check out the YouTube version of this episode at https://youtu.be/YDv1jJ37VJg  which h...

I have an announcement regarding a NEW feature of the History of North America podcast called PLUS which 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://am...

Let’s explore one of the world’s largest countries, and its unique physical, cultural, and economic geography, which has influenced its history and economy. Check out the YouTube version of this episode at https://youtu.be/SRL6n6PwVdI  which has accompanying visuals including maps, charts, timelines, photos, illustrations, and diagrams. Everything Everywhere Daily podcast at https://amzn.to/3XHj20...

The Kingdom of Saguenay was a legendary, mythical, fanciful country rich in gold and diamonds supposedly located, according to the Natives, inland of present-day Quebec City. Adventurer Jacques Cartier tried in vain to reach this realm on several occasions. From 1541-43 France attempted to Colonize Canada at the Cap Rouge settlement along the interior of the St.-Lawrence river valley. Cartier&rsqu...

Denary Novels, Book Three — 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/markvinet    ...

MHA was a cyber learning forum dedicated to the study of the history of music from a North American perspective and a focal point for people interested in the continent’s fascinating musical story from the diverse perspectives and creative talents of Americans, Canadians, and Mexicans. Check out the YouTube version of this episode at https://youtu.be/MaLlaA8Dejk  which has accompanying visuals inc...

Founding of the future South Atlantic coast American states to the south. The Southern Colonies within 17th century British America consisted of the Colony of Virginia, the Province of Carolina and the Province of Georgia.  Check out the YouTube version of this episode at https://youtu.be/LyQsOCoL420 which has accompanying visuals including maps, charts, timelines, photos, illustrations, and diagr...

Jacques Cartier led his third and last expedition to the St.-Lawrence river valley in 1541. A new headquarters was established a few miles upstream from the Amerindian village of Stadacona, near the present site of Quebec City. This time Cartier was to be followed by Jean Francois de la Rocque, sieur de Roberval, with a party of colonists. After a wait which lasted through the following winter, Ca...

Denary Novels, Book Three — 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/markvinet    ...

Located between the New England and Southern Colonies, this area now roughly makes up the Mid-Atlantic American states of New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, and Maryland. Check out the YouTube version of this episode at https://youtu.be/M8ui0-RVaww  which has accompanying visuals including maps, charts, timelines, photos, illustrations, and diagrams. Colonial America books at https://am...

Why is American patriotism fading, and in some areas, vanishing altogether? One book and one author have changed how American history is taught. America is no longer the good guy but the cause of everyone’s problems. Who is the author? What is the book? And why has it become so popular? Check out the YouTube version of this episode at https://youtu.be/tkQSYjSxCaU which has accompanying visuals inc...

At Stadacona, Jacques Cartier and his followers passed a bitter winter with the help of Iroquoian Chief Donnacona. Many of his party died from cold and scurvy before he could set sail for France the following spring in 1536. Enjoy this ENCORE Presentation! Check out the YouTube version of this episode at https://youtu.be/Uz7y1xD93IU which has accompanying visuals including maps, charts, timelines,...

Denary Novels, Book Three — 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/markvinet    ...