History of North America

History of North America PLUS presents the enthralling, riveting, epic STORY of modern popular music and its North American heritage, roots, and traditions. Evolution of Modern Popular Music by Mark Vinet at https://amzn.to/3oHllDq Music Industry book available at https://amzn.to/40NlK4F History of Music books at https://amzn.to/3nXKYzy   Marc Cote services available at https://marccote.com E...

Epic STORY of the fascinating background events to the American Civil War (1861-65) as seen from a North American perspective. Enjoy this History of North America PLUS episode! Canada and the American Civil War: PRELUDE TO WAR by Mark Vinet (non-fiction history paper book, audio book, eBook) is available at https://amzn.to/4mQeilx ENJOY Ad-Free content, Bonus episodes, and Extra materials when joi...

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...

Denary Novels, Book Five — 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/mar...

North America has some of the world's largest modern cities in the world. The USA's five most populated cities are New York City, Los Angeles, Chicago, Houston, and Phoenix. Canada's five most populated cities are Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver, Calgary, and Edmonton. Mexico's five most populated cities are Mexico City, Guadalajara, Monterrey, Puebla, and Tijuana. Check out the YouTube version of th...

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. Enjoy this ENCORE Presentation! Check out the YouTube version of this episode at https://youtu.be/9nLhpwoYIuM which has accompanying visuals inclu...

American Revolution (1765–1783) was a political conflict involving the Thirteen Colonies and Great Britain, culminating in the American Revolutionary War and the independence of the colonies as the United States.  The Revolution DVD box-set available at https://amzn.to/4p8seIt   American Revolution books at https://amzn.to/43DduIG   Revolutionary War games and souvenirs at htt...

Vasco Nunez de Balboa became the first European to lead an expedition to the Pacific Ocean from the New World in 1513. Check out the YouTube version of this episode at https://youtu.be/xLGkWJCN0Ow which has accompanying visuals including maps, charts, timelines, photos, illustrations, and diagrams. Vasco Nunez de Balboa books available at https://amzn.to/3NgEFkK   Spanish Conquistador books a...

The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790) written in the form of an extended letter to his son, William Franklin (1730-1813). Ben kept good records of his life and travels, and although he was never President, he still played a crucial part in American history. Enjoy this ENCORE Presentation!   The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin at https://amzn.to/43cp6CV   Benjamin Franklin...

Ratified in 1788, The U.S. Constitution outlines the powers of the three branches of government and establishes the rights of all Americans. The document united the 13 independent states in a spirit of compromise and set forth the official viewpoint of a newly unified nation. Its most significant feature are the amendment provisions.  The Constitution of the United States items at  https...

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? Enjoy this ENCORE Presentation!  Check out the YouTube version of this episode at https://youtu.be/iKDHWqSGLos which has accompanying visuals including...

Fore-Mothers of a French speaking nation. In 1665, a royal program to supply women for the many men of New France was initiated, and the Filles du Roi (aka The King’s Women or Daughters) arrived by the hundreds to help settle and populate the crown colony of French Monarch Louis XIV (1638-1715; r.1643-1715). E335. Check out the YouTube version of this episode at https://youtu.be/9sOdr9ZdOXw...

Anne Hutchinson gave birth to 15 children over the course of 24 years. Born in England in 1591, she was a midwife, Puritan leader, spiritual advisor, religious reformer, and an important participant in the fledgling Massachusetts Bay Colony from 1636 to 1638 — her role as a mother was central to her life before she was banished. During her trial and banishment in 1637–1638, she was 46...

Pocahontas became a MOTHER, when she married English planter John Rolfe in 1614 and gave birth ten months later to their son, Thomas Rolfe, in January 1615. Thomas Rolfe, who survived into adulthood and had his own descendants, lived in England and later returned to Virginia. Pocahontas took her son with her when she traveled to England in 1616, where she was introduced to high society. Shortly be...

North Americans annually dedicate the second Sunday of May to Mothers! Let’s learn about the origins, customs, and traditions of this special day. Check out the YouTube version of this episode at https://youtu.be/FXpLv3_ZkEI which has accompanying visuals including maps, charts, timelines, photos, illustrations, and diagrams. Everything Everywhere Daily podcast at https://amzn.to/3XHj20A Boo...

American Revolution (1765–1783) was a political conflict involving the Thirteen Colonies and Great Britain, culminating in the American Revolutionary War and the independence of the colonies as the United States.  The Revolution DVD box-set available at https://amzn.to/4p8seIt   American Revolution books at https://amzn.to/43DduIG   Revolutionary War games and souvenirs at htt...

Saint François de Laval (1623-1708) was a French Catholic prelate who served as Apostolic Vicar of New France from 1658-74 and as Bishop of Quebec from 1674 until he retired due to poor health in 1688. He continued to work in New France until his death in 1708. He was declared a Saint in 2014 and his feast day is May 6. E338.  Check out the YouTube version of this episode at https://yo...

The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790) written in the form of an extended letter to his son, William Franklin (1730-1813). Ben kept good records of his life and travels, and although he was never President, he still played a crucial part in American history. Enjoy this ENCORE Presentation!   The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin at https://amzn.to/43cp6CV   Benjamin Franklin...

Ratified in 1788, The U.S. Constitution outlines the powers of the three branches of government and establishes the rights of all Americans. The document united the 13 independent states in a spirit of compromise and set forth the official viewpoint of a newly unified nation. Its most significant feature are the amendment provisions.  The Constitution of the United States items at  https...

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. Enjoy this ENCORE Presentation! Check out the YouTube...

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. Enjoy this ENCORE Presentation! 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. He...

History of North America PLUS presents the enthralling, riveting, epic STORY of modern popular music and its North American heritage, roots, and traditions. Evolution of Modern Popular Music by Mark Vinet at https://amzn.to/3oHllDq Music Industry book available at https://amzn.to/40NlK4F History of Music books at https://amzn.to/3nXKYzy   Marc Cote services available at https://marccote.com E...

Epic STORY of the fascinating background events to the American Civil War (1861-65) as seen from a North American perspective. Enjoy this History of North America PLUS episode! Canada and the American Civil War: PRELUDE TO WAR by Mark Vinet (non-fiction history paper book, audio book, eBook) is available at https://amzn.to/4mQeilx ENJOY Ad-Free content, Bonus episodes, and Extra materials when joi...

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...