History of North America

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...

At the time the saga of Don Quixote was written by Miguel de Cervantes (1547-1616), the city of Guanajuato in central Mexico was an important colonial town due to the area's large silver deposits. Because it was an important Spanish site, the city today boasts of lavish colonial architecture and a historic town center that is recognized by UNESCO for its cultural heritage. The city proudly holds a...

In the early 17th century, an aged veteran of Spain's wars against the Ottoman Empire published a book. It was the story of a poor nobleman who deludes himself that he is a knight errant and sets off on hilarious adventures. Don Quixote is an early 17th century fictional character made famous by the Spanish author, Miguel de Cervantes (1547-1616). The story’s influence on North American lite...

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...

Miguel de Cervantes (1547-1616) wrote Don Quixote, an early 17th century fictional character made famous by the Spanish author. This epic novel went on to be read around the world in Spanish and most other languages, making its author one of the most-read writers in human history. The story’s influence on North American literature is immeasurable. Such admiration is displayed by a life-sized...

In the early 1600s, New Spain was a major seat of Spanish power and the source of its wealth. This wealth made Spain the dominant power in Europe. Spain's silver mining and crown mints on the North American continent created high quality coins known as the silver peso or Spanish dollar that became the currency of Spanish America and a widely used global currency. Check out the YouTube version of t...

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...

Let’s pause our series chronology and Backtrack to prehistoric times on the continent, when the wheel was not yet employed as an indispensable tool in the daily lives of North America’s indigenous peoples. Buckle in tight for a spin around the Evolution of the Wheel with the Everything Everywhere Daily podcast. Check out the YouTube version of this episode at https://youtu.be/yL9uCTBSi...

Our miniseries on the exploits of English sea explorer, navigator, and adventurer Henry Hudson (1565-1611) was so appreciated, I decided to offer this supplemental episode to recap Hudson’s story so as to better evaluate his North American legacy. Check out the YouTube version of this episode at https://youtu.be/9nLhpwoYIuM which has accompanying visuals including maps, charts, timelines, ph...

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...

He was one of the greatest explorers of the New World, with several geographical locations named for him. Unfortunately, Henry Hudson (1565 –1611 lost at sea), along with seven of his crew and his son, were left for dead on a boat in Hudson Bay after his crew mutinied against him. What happened after his ship The Discovery lost sight of him? Was he murdered? Did he become part of an Indigeno...

On his final expedition in 1611, while still searching for the Northwest Passage, Henry Hudson became the first European to see the Hudson Strait and the immense Hudson Bay in Northern Canada, but then suddenly, most of his crew mutinied. Why? Check out the YouTube version of this episode at https://youtu.be/iKDHWqSGLos which has accompanying visuals including maps, charts, timelines, photos, illu...

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...

1609, an English adventurer hired by the Dutch government led an expedition to find a path to Asia through North America. His expedition led to the European discovery of the Hudson River and the establishment of New Amsterdam, a colonial settlement that later became New York City. In 1610, he sailed again, but this time flying the British flag. Check out the YouTube version of this episode at&nbsp...

Henry Hudson was an English sea explorer and navigator during the early 17th century, best known for his explorations of present-day Canada and parts of the northeastern United States.  Check out the YouTube version of this episode at https://youtu.be/yK561vAv8vM which has accompanying visuals including maps, charts, timelines, photos, illustrations, and diagrams. Henry Hudson books available...

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.  Get FREE access to this novel’s accompanying visuals, including maps, charts, timelines, photos, illustrations, and diagrams at https://patreon.com/markvinet      ...

Let’s sample a taste of what the Parthenon Podcast Network's eclectic collection of podcasts has to offer with an episode of Organized Crime and Punishment that explores the rise of organized crime in various regions of the world and delve into the lives of some of the most renowned criminals and notorious gangsters, from the American Mafia to modern-day cartels. I’m pleased to announc...

The exact site of the Popham Colony was lost until 1888 when a plan for the site was found in the General Archives in Spain. This plan exactly matches the location at Sabino Head near Maine's Popham Beach State Park. Later archaeology in 1994 confirmed the location and the accuracy of the plan. The Popham Colony Site is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Special guest Eric Yanis o...

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.  Get FREE access to this novel’s accompanying visuals, including maps, charts, timelines, photos, illustrations, and diagrams at https://patreon.com/markvinet      ...

The Sagadahoc Settlement or Popham Colony was the vanguard of a new colonization model for the English, the result of rights stripped from nobleman and redistributed to new corporate entities. After years of sailors kidnapping natives off the coast of modern day Maine to train as interpreters, Sir Ferdinando Gorges and Sir John Popham returned them hoping the fair treatment given to their captives...

The Popham Colony—also known as the Sagadahoc Settlement—was the vanguard of a new colonization model for the English, the result of rights stripped from nobleman and redistributed to new corporate entities. After years of sailors kidnapping natives off the coast of modern day Maine to train as interpreters, Sir Ferdinando Gorges and Sir John Popham returned them hoping the fair treatm...

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.  Get FREE access to this novel’s accompanying visuals, including maps, charts, timelines, photos, illustrations, and diagrams at https://patreon.com/markvinet      ...

The Plymouth Company was chartered by King James in 1606 with responsibility for colonizing the northern east coast of America. The merchants agreed to finance the settlers’ trip in return for repayment of their expenses plus interest out of the profits made. The Plymouth Company established the Popham Colony, in present-day Maine, the northern answer to the previously discussed Jamestown Co...

Pioneering colonist Ferdinando Gorges (1565-1647) was a British naval, military commander, was a key figure and major promoter of the English colonization of New England, and investor in the Popham Colony. His early involvement in English trade with and settlement of North America as well as his efforts in founding the Province of Maine earned him the title of the "Father of English Colonization i...

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.  Get FREE access to this novel’s accompanying visuals, including maps, charts, timelines, photos, illustrations, and diagrams at https://patreon.com/markvinet      ...