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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ENCORE 73. CharlesFort, South Carolina
CharlesFort was established when a French expedition, organized by Huguenot leader Admiral Gaspard de Coligny and led by the Norman navigator Jean Ribault, landed at the site on the May River in 1562, before moving north to Port Royal Sound. There, on present-day Parris Island, South Carolina—at th…
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EXTRA 3.33 The Lincoln Legacy (Chapter 34, 35)
Denary Novels, Book Three — 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, inclu…
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375. France Takes Possession of the Midwest
In honor of King Louis XIV, French explorers and clergymen claimed the vast expanses of the Great Lakes region and the Upper Mississippi for France in 1671. Check out the YouTube version of this episode at https://youtu.be/4cuVCT2a4Pk which has accompanying visuals including maps, charts, timeline…
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PLUS 12. Evolution of Popular Music (Chapter 4.4)
Epic STORY of modern music and its North American heritage, roots, and traditions. Enjoy this History of North America PLUS episode! 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://…
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374. Jesuits on the Great Lakes
Young Jesuit clergyman known as ‘God’s Soldiers’ evangelized indigenous peoples throughout the vast territories of 17th century New France, including the Great Lakes and the Upper Mississippi regions. Check out the YouTube version of this episode at https://youtu.be/CwXHrU3llxw which has accompany…
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ENCORE 72. French Florida 1562-65
French Florida was a colonial territory established by French Huguenot colonists in what is now Florida and South Carolina, USA during the 1560s. The colonial endeavor was started following plans to establish New World colonies where persecuted Protestant religionists could safely establish themsel…
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EXTRA 3.32 The Lincoln Legacy (Chapters 32, 33)
Denary Novels, Book Three — 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, inclu…
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373. Europeans explore the Mississippi
Discovery and Exploration of the Mississippi Valley on behalf of powerful European Monarchies. Throughout the continent’s Post-contact periods, this key river played a crucial role in the development and settlement of the vast heartland of the United States. Check out the YouTube version of this e…
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PLUS 11. Evolution of Popular Music (Chapter 4.3)
Epic STORY of modern music and its North American heritage, roots, and traditions. Enjoy this History of North America PLUS episode! 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://…
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372. Jean Nicolet
French coureur des bois and adventurer Jean Nicolet (1598–1642) was noted for exploring Lake Michigan, Green Bay, and being the first European to set foot in what is now the American state of Wisconsin. Certain that he was near the ocean, he stopped and returned to Quebec to report his discovery of…
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