History of North America
History of North America
Sweeping historical saga of the United States (USA), Canada and Mexico from their deep origins to our present epoch. Join host Mark Vinet on this exciting and fascinating journey through time, exploring and focusing on the interesting, compelling, wonderful and tragic stories of the North American continent, its inhabitants, heroes, villains, leaders, environment and geography.Social links:
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PLUS 2.35 Prelude to U.S. Civil War (Chapter 8.7)
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 ava…
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EXTRA 5.20 The Frozen Raptor (Chapters 28, 29)
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, includi…
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Codex 5.2 MLK Dream Speech (2nd half)
"I Have a Dream" is a public speech that was delivered by American civil rights activist and Baptist minister Martin Luther King Jr. during the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom on August 28, 1963. Black History Month is an annually observed commemorative month originating in the United Stat…
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Battle of Bunker Hill (June, 1775)
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. RW6 The Revolution DVD box-set available at https://amzn.to/4p8seIt American Revolut…
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Codex 5.1 MLK Dream Speech (1st half)
"I Have a Dream" is a public speech that was delivered by American civil rights activist and Baptist minister Martin Luther King Jr. during the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom on August 28, 1963. Black History Month is an annually observed commemorative month originating in the United Stat…
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482. Mardi Gras
French for ‘Fat Tuesday,’ Mardi Gras reflects the Christian practice of the last night of consuming rich, fatty foods in preparation for the fasting season of Lent. Mardi Gras is the final day of Carnival before Ash Wednesday. Many related popular practices and traditions are associated with Carniv…
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George Washington (President’s Day SPECIAL) part 2
I continue to convince my fellow historians of the Parthenon Podcast Network that George Washington has what it takes to be an exciting modern-day action-adventure Hero in a Big budget Hollywood movie! Check out the YouTube version of this episode at https://youtu.be/5HCFDslmU8Y which has accompan…
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George Washington (President’s Day SPECIAL) part 1
Which U.S. President would I produce a Big budget movie about? Join me as I attempt to convince my fellow historians that George Washington has what it takes to be an exciting modern-day action-adventure Hero! Check out the YouTube version of this episode at https://youtu.be/5HCFDslmU8Y which has …
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Woodrow Wilson (President’s Day SPECIAL)
Was the 28th President's wife Edith Wilson the first woman President of the United States? Check out the YouTube version of this episode at https://youtu.be/A_GOPT2sCiM which has accompanying visuals including maps, charts, timelines, photos, illustrations, and diagrams. Edith & Woodrow Wilson boo…
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Abe Lincoln (President’s Day SPECIAL)
16th President Abraham Lincoln delivered a famous speech during the American Civil War at the Gettysburg National Cemetery’s consecration in 1863. Check out the YouTube version of this episode at https://youtu.be/2k2w9Jbeuls which has accompanying visuals including maps, charts, timelines, photos,…
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