History of North America

It is impossible to properly understand the exploration and colonization of North America without having some understanding of Roman history. The Conquest of Gaul (58-50 BC) by Julius Caesar (100-44 BC) during the mid-first century BC brought Roman occupation and influence to a land later to become France, one of North America’s major European founding nations. North American institutions, a...

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.co...

North American institutions, architecture, infrastructure, city planning, political organizations, laws, art, music, literature, history, culture, manners, customs, traditions, and language, owe a great deal to the Roman Empire. The Conquest of Gaul brought Roman occupation and influence to a land later to become France, one of North America’s major European founding nations. Join me on this...

Astonishing continental facts, surprising information and quirky tidbits about the beautiful territory that is the subject of this series. Check out the YouTube version of this episode at https://youtu.be/Xc3mIokz14o which has accompanying visuals including maps, charts, timelines, photos, illustrations, and diagrams. North America History books available at https://amzn.to/3OnczVT   ENJOY Ad...

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.co...

The capture of Tenochtitlan in 1521 marked the beginning of a 300-year colonial period, during which Mexico was known as "New Spain" ruled by a viceroy in the name of the Spanish monarch. Check out the YouTube version of this episode at https://youtu.be/W1lncH8UOdE which has accompanying visuals including maps, charts, timelines, photos, illustrations, and diagrams. Aztec books available at https:...

European Battle Tactics gave early European colonizers distinct advantages in military actions against North American indigenous tribes and empires. Check out the YouTube version of this episode at https://youtu.be/FG-UjVkH2t4 which has accompanying visuals including maps, charts, timelines, photos, illustrations, and diagrams. Victor Davis Hanson podcast: https://amzn.to/3WKtZ17     &nb...

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.co...

Let’s take a look back at the final decisive battles that vanquished the mighty Aztec Empire, which led to the European occupation of Mesoamerica and the period of Early Colonial Mexico. Check out the YouTube version of this episode at https://youtu.be/HhHM0PVoC2w which has accompanying visuals including maps, charts, timelines, photos, illustrations, and diagrams. Victor Davis Hanson podcas...

Western Military Traditions gave early European colonizers distinct advantages in battles against North American indigenous tribes and empires. Check out the YouTube version of this episode at https://youtu.be/mM1PG0aEfcA which has accompanying visuals including maps, charts, timelines, photos, illustrations, and diagrams. Victor Davis Hanson podcast: https://amzn.to/3WKtZ17       &...

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.co...

Before exploring Early Colonial Mexico, let’s revisit one of the most glorious Mesoamerican societies—the Aztec Empire. Check out the YouTube version of this episode at https://youtu.be/Ku-wg7AhsAk which has accompanying visuals including maps, charts, timelines, photos, illustrations, and diagrams. Aztec books available at https://amzn.to/3Mui42r   Mexico History books available...

The meaning of presentism is an analyses of the past dominated by present-day attitudes and experiences. Some define it as the historical sin of applying present-day virtues upon the past. Check out the YouTube version of this episode at https://youtu.be/XiTcSgMM06o which has accompanying visuals including maps, charts, timelines, photos, illustrations, and diagrams. PragerU podcast available at h...

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.co...

As a postscript to our deep dive into Tudor England and its Great Transatlantic Explorers, let’s examine a few of the many references to the period in modern popular culture, movies, TV, books, music, and art.  Check out the YouTube version of this episode at https://youtu.be/SUz_l2eN5NA which has accompanying visuals including maps, charts, timelines, photos, illustrations, and diagram...

FAKE or REAL ?!? This episode closely examines an early seventeenth century painting purported by some to be the English language’s greatest playwright William Shakespeare (1564-1616). The Shakespeare portrait (1603) is cloaked in mystery and has an intriguing North American connection. Check out the YouTube version of this episode at https://youtu.be/tdk2fbBwGZs which has accompanying visua...

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.co...

Let’s appreciate the immeasurable contribution made by an Englishman on one of North America’s main languages and culture. English actor, playwright, poet, and London theatre owner from the early 1590s to 1613, William Shakespeare (1564-1616), known as "the Bard of Avon", authored at least 37 plays and collaborated on several more. He also wrote 154 sonnets, two long narrative poems, a...

As we approach the end of our Deep Dive into England’s Tudor period and its influence on North America, let’s examine the immeasurable contribution made by an Englishman on one of the continent’s main languages and culture. Although this gentleman never visited the continent per se , his words flowed across the ocean onto the immense territory to greatly impact its means of commu...

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.co...

In 1595, Sir Walter Raleigh’s quest for the New World’s fabled 'City of Gold' led him on an exciting adventure in search of the legendary and mythical golden city of El Dorado. Check out the YouTube version of this episode at https://youtu.be/Q5hZyYknqMQ which has accompanying visuals including maps, charts, timelines, photos, illustrations, and diagrams. Walter Raleigh books available...

Sir Walter Raleigh (1552-1618) was an English statesman, author, soldier, explorer, and a favorite courtier of England's Tudor Queen, Elizabeth the First. One of the most notable figures of the Elizabethan era, he played a leading part in English colonization of North America and helped defend England against the Spanish Armada. He was the younger half-brother of North American explorer Sir Humphr...

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.co...

Fabled Cities of Cibola (aka Seven Cities of Gold) became mixed with legendary stories of El Dorado, which was sometimes said to be one of the seven cities. Francisco Vazquez de Coronado (1510-54) was a Spanish conquistador who led a North American expedition to reach the continent’s El Dorado from Mexico through the southwestern USA in search of the mythical kingdom. Check out the YouTube v...

El Dorado is applied to a legendary New World story in which precious stones were found in fabulous abundance along with gold coins. The legend of the Seven Cities of Gold became mixed with the stories of El Dorado, which was sometimes said to be one of the seven cities. Sir Walter Raleigh of Roanoke fame would later take up the search for the mythical kingdom. Francisco Vazquez de Coronado was a...