Kevin Padula

The Story of Rhode Island

History EN ↓ 53 episodes

The history of Rhode Island is truly remarkable. The Story of Rhode Island is my humble attempt to tell you some of the stories about the people, places, and events that have made Rhode Island the state it is today. To learn more about the show visit the Story of Rhode Island Podcast website at https://www.storyofrhodeisland.com/

Author

Kevin Padula

Episodes

S1E2 - Roger Williams, the Radical Leader 05.03.2023 18:34

1632 - 1636 | Roger Williams continues advocating for religious freedom while also developing a devout following in Massachusetts so the leaders of Massachusetts decide that they must silence Williams once and for all. My Favorite Books on This Topic: The Puritan Dilemma: The Story of John Winthrop by Edmund Morgan Roger Williams and the Creation of the American Soul: Church, State, and the Birth...

S1E1 - Roger Williams, the Lone Radical 05.03.2023 22:08

1631 - 1632 | Roger Williams arrives in the Massachusetts Bay Colony and begins advocating for religious freedom. My Favorite Books on This Topic: Roger Williams and the Creation of the American Soul: Church, State, and the Birth of Liberty by John M. Barry Roger Williams: The Church and the State by Edmund Morgan by Edmund Morgan Changes in the Land: Indians, Colonists, and the Ecology of Ne...

Season 1 Trailer 22.02.2023 1:49

The history of Rhode Island is truly remarkable. This podcast is my humble attempt to tell you some of the stories about the people, places, and events that have made Rhode Island the state it is today. This trailer will give you a brief overview of the stories I plan to cover in Season One of the Story of Rhode Island Podcast. To learn more about Season 1 visit the Story of Rhode Island Podcast...