History of North America

After explorer Henry Hudson’s voyage along the river that now bears his name, Dutch traders began to visit and trade in the northeastern United States region they called New Netherland. Check out the YouTube version of this episode at https://youtu.be/eXrQPOeLxu4  which has accompanying visuals including maps, charts, timelines, photos, illustrations, and diagrams.  Spaces of Enslavement: A Histor...

Portugal’s unique connections to the continent began with early sailors to the coasts of North America during the Age of Exploration and later continued with the arrival of immigrants who—with their few belongs, hopes, dreams, and determination—brought their unique culture, including Fado Music. Enjoy this ENCORE Presentation! Check out the YouTube version of this episode at http...

Denary Novels, Book Two — 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.  LISTEN to this podcast's theme music & Get FREE access to this novel’s accompanying visuals, including maps, charts, timelines, photos, illustrations, and diag...

The rise of farming in Mexico stimulated the development of highly sophisticated classical civilizations known as the Maya and Aztec. Both advanced cultures were present when Spanish ships first arrived on the shores of Mesoamerica. Check out the YouTube version of this episode at https://youtu.be/fRFUAGMMPI0 which has accompanying visuals including maps, charts, timelines, photos, illustrations,...

During the 17th century, the city of Madrid was the political centre of the Spanish monarchy, and the capital of Spain. New Spain was a major seat of Spanish power and the source of its wealth. This wealth made Spain the dominant power in Europe and the envy of England, France, and the Netherlands. Colonial Spain's silver mining and crown mints created high quality coins known as the silver peso o...

Conclusion of my conversation with Stephen Guerra of the «History of the Papacy» podcast regarding the Papal Sanctioned Treaty that redefined the Earth's geography. Enjoy this ENCORE Presentation! Check out the YouTube version of this episode at https://youtu.be/YFBFfewgRr0 which has accompanying visuals including maps, charts, timelines, photos, illustrations, and diagrams. History of...

Denary Novels, Book Two — 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.  LISTEN to this podcast's theme music & Get FREE access to this novel’s accompanying visuals, including maps, charts, timelines, photos, illustrations, and diag...

The Canadian maritime city of Halifax, capital of the Atlantic province of Nova Scotia, suffered a catastrophic event that nearly destroyed it when two ships collided in the harbor starting off a chain of events that would create the largest explosion before the atomic bomb. Check out the YouTube version of this episode at https://youtu.be/Y4JYo-vS9TU which has accompanying visuals including maps,...

Thomas Jefferson is an American icon and I was honored to lend my voice to help revive and celebrate his spirit as part of The BackTracker History Show. Check out the YouTube version of this episode at https://youtu.be/hFTAh1lMhkw which has accompanying visuals including maps, charts, timelines, photos, illustrations, and diagrams.  The BackTracker History Show available at https://amzn.to/48...

I continue examining the disputed Treaty of Tordesillas that split the Earth between Portugal & Spain with Stephen Guerra of the «History of the Papacy». Enjoy this ENCORE Presentation! Check out the YouTube version of this episode at https://youtu.be/aJOzFwtg2vg which has accompanying visuals including maps, charts, timelines, photos, illustrations, and diagrams. History of the Pa...

Denary Novels, Book Two — 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.  LISTEN to this podcast's theme music & Get FREE access to this novel’s accompanying visuals, including maps, charts, timelines, photos, illustrations, and diag...

Surprising information, strange data, quirky tidbits, and astonishing continental facts about the beautiful territory that is the subject of this series—Canada USA Mexico. Check out the YouTube version of this episode at https://youtu.be/s4PubshMLuc which has accompanying visuals including maps, charts, timelines, photos, illustrations, and diagrams.  North American Geography books avai...

Samuel de Champlain and French Jesuit Priests are featured in the movie BLACK ROBE, set in Eastern Canada during the early 1600s. Mark joins Steve Guerra on his show Beyond the Big Screen to conclude discussing this fascinating topic. Check out the YouTube version of this episode at https://youtu.be/YUc889DK_6E which has accompanying visuals including maps, charts, timelines, photos, illustrations...

Podcaster Stephen Guerra of the «History of the Papacy» joins me to discuss the controversial 15th century Pact that divided the World between two European superpowers. Enjoy this ENCORE Presentation! Check out the YouTube version of this episode at https://youtu.be/NPLdlRG5BOM which has accompanying visuals including maps, charts, timelines, photos, illustrations, and diagrams. THE MA...

Denary Novels, Book Two — 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.  LISTEN to this podcast's theme music & Get FREE access to this novel’s accompanying visuals, including maps, charts, timelines, photos, illustrations, and diag...

Hurons, Algonquins, and Mohawk Iroquois are featured in the film BLACK ROBE, set in Northeastern North America during the 1630s. Mark joins Steve Guerra on his show Beyond the Big Screen to continuing discussing this fascinating epoch.  Check out the YouTube version of this episode at https://youtu.be/dTScCOAwuUo which has accompanying visuals including maps, charts, timelines, photos, illust...

Jesuit missionaries are featured in the movie BLACK ROBE, set in New France during the early 17th century. Mark joins Steve Guerra on his show Beyond the Big Screen to discuss. Check out the YouTube version of this episode at https://youtu.be/7KjHABFTmWc  which has accompanying visuals including maps, charts, timelines, photos, illustrations, and diagrams.  Pope Francis books available a...

Embark on an exciting historical journey to the tropical Island Paradise of The Bahamas, where Christopher Columbus first landed in 1492. Enjoy this ENCORE Presentation! Check out the YouTube version of this episode at https://youtu.be/alomkrbsJ2I which has accompanying visuals including maps, charts, timelines, photos, illustrations, and diagrams. THE MAESTA PANELS by Mark Vinet (Denary Novel men...

Denary Novels, Book Two — 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.  LISTEN to this podcast's theme music & Get FREE access to this novel’s accompanying visuals, including maps, charts, timelines, photos, illustrations, and diag...

Esteemed podcaster Steve Guerra invited me on his show Beyond the Big Screen to discuss the movie BLACK ROBE, set in New France during the year 1634. Check out the YouTube version of this episode at https://youtu.be/six-AKVZS0A which has accompanying visuals including maps, charts, timelines, photos, illustrations, and diagrams.  Black Robe novel by Brian Moore available at https://amzn.to/48...

The titanic battle between Capitalism and Socialism on American soil goes way back to the roots of colonialism when the settlers arrived at Jamestown and Plymouth in the early 17th century. Check out the YouTube version of this episode at https://youtu.be/FCG4tGD6MY8 which has accompanying visuals including maps, charts, timelines, photos, illustrations, and diagrams.  Jamestown products avai...

Conclusion of my visit to Italian seafarer Christopher Columbus' city of birth with Mike Corradi of «A History of Italy» podcast. Enjoy this ENCORE Presentation! Check out the YouTube version of this episode at https://youtu.be/iwEizOIjlBM which has accompanying visuals including maps, charts, timelines, photos, illustrations, and diagrams. ENJOY Ad-Free content, Bonus episodes, and Ex...

Denary Novels, Book Two — 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.  LISTEN to this podcast's theme music & Get FREE access to this novel’s accompanying visuals, including maps, charts, timelines, photos, illustrations, and diag...

The settlers who arrived at Plymouth and Jamestown in the early 1600s experimented with socialist communes.  Check out the YouTube version of this episode at https://youtu.be/QZNKk0FVZLE  which has accompanying visuals including maps, charts, timelines, photos, illustrations, and diagrams.  Jamestown products available at https://amzn.to/3RW5kEm  Plymouth Colony books available...

An English Puritan separatist originally from Yorkshire in Northern England, William Bradford moved to Holland with other Pilgrims in order to escape religious persecution from King James of England, and then emigrated to northeastern North America on the ship Mayflower in 1620. He was a signatory to the Mayflower Compact agreement between the settlers and went on to serve as Governor of the Plymo...