History of North America

Let’s sample another taste of what the Parthenon Podcast Network's eclectic collection of podcasts has to offer with an episode of Eyewitness History with Josh Cohen who interviews a former Vietnam War veteran & "tunnel rat" who undertook military operations in Viet Cong tunnels during the 1960s. I’m pleased to announce that History of North America is the newest addition to the Pa...

Determined to make their mark in the New World’s Northern Hemisphere, the English doggedly pursue strengthening their fledgling foothold on the eastern shores of the continent (1497-1618).  Check out the YouTube version of this episode at https://youtu.be/kfwkvpSugeA which has accompanying visuals including maps, charts, timelines, photos, illustrations, and diagrams. England History bo...

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 continue sailing (1497-1618) with the English across the Ocean to North America’s Atlantic coast and put in perspective the results obtained from the headlong momentum pushing this small European Island nation forward with its daring plans to make its mark in the New World’s Northern Hemisphere. The term 'Albion' is a poetic or literary term for Britain or England (often us...

The first 125 years of England’s exploration and colonization attempts in North America paints a vivid picture of ambition, curiosity, greed, religious fervor, and innovation. Let’s revisit this century and a quarter of exploits, mishaps, and adventures to try and put in perspective the results obtained from the headlong momentum pushing this small European Island nation forward with 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      ...

Chinese Admiral Zheng He’s exploration of distant lands may have included North America and Italy, according to the controversial theory by author Gavin Menzies. Laszlo Montgomery of The China History podcast concludes his insightful views on this captivating theory.  Check out the YouTube version of this episode at https://youtu.be/IeaocRcSW3g which has accompanying visuals including m...

The great Chinese adventurer, explorer, diplomat Zheng He’s global sea voyages created a big sensation in the early 15th century. His exploration of distant lands may have included North America, according to the controversial theory by author Gavin Menzies. Laszlo Montgomery of The China History podcast concludes his insightful views on this captivating theory.  Check out the YouTube v...

Denary Novels, Book Two — Many of you have asked me to produce audio versions of each of the Denary Historical Books I have authored—a 10-volume international historical mystery and suspense thriller series titled Denary Novels. Since my Denary books are heavily immersed in history and connected with North America, I’ve decided to present the entire series in podcast form, for FREE. In other words...

The great Chinese adventurer, explorer, diplomat Zheng He’s global sea voyages created a big sensation in the early 15th century. His exploration of distant lands may have included North America, according to the controversial theory by author Gavin Menzies. Laszlo Montgomery of The China History podcast continues sharing his perceptive views on this far-flung theory.  Check out the You...

Let’s pause our series chronology and Backtrack to elaborate on a theory first mentioned in an earlier program when searching for the first non-indigenous explorers to reach the North American continent prior to Christopher Columbus’ 1492 voyage. The theory involves a Chinese fleet led by Admiral Zheng He (1371–1433) arriving in North America in 1421. Laszlo Montgomery of The Chi...

Many of you have asked me to produce audio versions of each of the Denary Historical Books I have authored—a 10-volume international historical mystery and suspense thriller series titled Denary Novels. Since my Denary books are heavily immersed in history and connected with North America, I’ve decided to present the entire series in podcast form, for FREE. In other words, every episode designated...

On July 29, 1609—somewhere in the area near Ticonderoga and Crown Point in upper New York State—a battle took place that had a significant effect on relations between the French and the Iroquoian-Mohawks for the rest of the century.  Check out the YouTube version of this episode at https://youtu.be/cyzKGOH1xRQ  which has accompanying visuals including maps, charts, timelines,...

Native communities in southeastern Canada and northern New York State warred amongst themselves long before the arrival of Europeans on the continent. By the early 17th century, new alliances were formed and the Iroquois became mortal enemies of the French.   Check out the YouTube version of this episode at https://youtu.be/7C4IhkSXVCw which has accompanying visuals including maps, charts, ti...

Denary Novels, Book One — 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 diagr...

During the summer of 1609, Samuel de Champlain attempted to form better relations and alliances with the local First Nations tribes including Wendat-Hurons, Algonquins, and Montagnais who lived in the area of the St. Lawrence River. These tribes sought Champlain's help in their war against the Haudenosaunee, also known as the Iroquois Confederacy, League or Five Nations. The founder of New France...

I was recently invited to join the Parthenon Podcast Network, and, I’m pleased to announce that History of North America is the newest addition to the Parthenon family, a proud member of the Salem Web Network. Parthenon is a podcast group featuring thought-provoking, entertaining shows about history that’s excited to play a part in adding more inspiration to your life. Parthenon is the premier net...

Denary Novels, Book One — 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 larger than life Father of New France, Samuel de Champlain, was a visionary adventurer who made a New World in Canada against extreme odds and challenges, but little is known of this secretive, mysterious, enigmatic Frenchman. Check out the YouTube version of this episode at https://youtu.be/NGwzgAK9aLM  which has accompanying visuals including maps, charts, timelines, photos, illustratio...

The early years of the French colony were hard, and the population grew slowly. For decades, Samuel Champlain led the fight for its survival, faced its extreme challenges, administered its affairs, and took personal charge of its development. Check out the YouTube version of this episode at https://youtu.be/3jTEwT8Bx1E which has accompanying visuals including maps, charts, timelines, photos, illus...

Denary Novels, Book One — 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 set the stage for the continuation of the fascinating life, times, deeds, and exploits of Samuel de Champlain (1567-1635), the Father of New France. Check out the YouTube version of this episode at https://youtu.be/rSedJn-O158  which has accompanying visuals including maps, charts, timelines, photos, illustrations, and diagrams. Samuel de Champlain books available at https://amzn....

For almost two decades I hosted history-related radio programs that were broadcast throughout North America on a Francophone network of French language community radio stations. One of these weekly shows was Au courants de l’histoire, which translates in English as Historical Currents. One of my topics was the life and deeds of a talented man that produced works that would enchant millions o...

Denary Novels, Book One — 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      ...

During its colonial period, Coffee was first introduced to the Mexican state of Veracruz, from the Antilles. Mexico cultivates mostly shade-grown Arabica coffee which grows particularly well in the southern coastal regions—conditions that, in Mexico's relatively cooler climate, are favorable for higher-quality coffees. Join Mark and Wayne Armstrong of the 5 Minute History podcast who kindly...