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 2.39 Prelude to U.S. Civil War (Chapter 8.11)
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 1.2 The Maesta Panels (Chapter 2)
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, includin…
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EXTRA 5.24 The Frozen Raptor (Chapter 32)
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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490. Infamous pirate John Hawkins
An Elizabethan shipbuilder, naval administrator & commander, merchant, navigator, privateer & slave trader—Admiral Sir John Hawkins (1532–95) was one of the foremost seamen of 16th-century England, he was the chief architect of the Elizabethan navy and was one of the many Buccaneers that roamed the…
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Declaration of Independence (July, 1776)
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. RW9. The Revolution DVD box-set available at https://amzn.to/4p8seIt American Revolu…
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Codex 1.1 Ben Franklin’s Autobiography
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. The Autobiography of Benja…
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CODEX 4.10 Common Sense by Thomas Paine
Published as a 47-page pamphlet in colonial America on January 10, 1776, Common Sense challenged the authority of the British government and the royal monarchy. The elegantly plain and persuasive language that Thomas Paine used touched the hearts and minds of the average American and was the first …
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489. St. Patrick’s Day
Who exactly was Saint Patrick? and Why do we annually celebrate his day on March 17th? And what does any of this have to do with shamrocks, leprechauns, and wearing green? Check out the YouTube version of this episode at https://youtu.be/NSUUBrzaWbo which has accompanying visuals including maps, c…
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China Sparks the Renaissance?
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. E207. Check out the YouTube ve…
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Chinese Fleet
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 p…
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