ENCORE 47. Verrazzano and the King of France
The French enter the exploration game when The King of France commissions Giovanni da Verrazzano to explore the Atlantic coast of the continent between Florida and New Brunswick, including New York Bay, in 1524. Joining Mark is Eric Yanis of The Other States of America History podcast. Enjoy this E…
EXTRA 3.7 The Lincoln Legacy (Chapter 7)
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…
323. Golden Age of New France begins in 1663
New France was proclaimed a Royal province with a new king who understood that a military presence would be necessary to deter the Iroquois menace. Newly crowned, this young monarch already dreamed of creating a great empire, and he did not want to inaugurate his reign by losing his colony in the N…
322. Champlain Legacy
As we move towards a deep dive into the Golden Age of New France, let’s first set the table with a wrap up of the founding and early development of the fledgling colony. Check out the YouTube version of this episode at https://youtu.be/KcfcCLvc17o which has accompanying visuals including maps, ch…
ENCORE 46. Two Worlds Collide
As two fascinating Worlds are about to collide on a grand scale, the United States, Canada, and Mexico’s ancient pre-Colombian cultures and civilizations that would eventually encounter Europeans on the continent during the remarkable Age of Exploration, are revisited. Enjoy this Encore Presentatio…
EXTRA 3.6 The Lincoln Legacy (Chapter 6)
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…
321. Last Stand of Dollard des Ormeaux
The 1660 Battle of Long Sault between Iroquois warriors and French fur traders led by Dollard des Ormeaux determined the fate of New France. Check out the YouTube version of this episode at https://youtu.be/EAp-df5xifA which has accompanying visuals including maps, charts, timelines, photos, illus…
320. Fur Trade
The European Fur Trade with Indigenous Nations thrived during the 1640s in Eastern Canada and the American Hudson River Valley. Check out the YouTube version of this episode at https://youtu.be/f_iN-Z8gDqQ which has accompanying visuals including maps, charts, timelines, photos, illustrations, and…
ENCORE 45. Narvaez Expedition from Florida to Mexico
Spanish explorer Alvar Núñez Cabeza de Vaca was one of four survivors of the Narváez expedition which traveled the American Gulf Coast & Southwest reaching Mexico City in 1536. They were the first known non-Native Americans to see the Mississippi River, and to cross the Gulf of Mexico and Texas. Th…
EXTRA 3.5 The Lincoln Legacy (Chapter 5)
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…