History of North America
History of North America
Playlist by History of North AmericaSweeping 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, explori…Follow the podcast:
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471. A Christmas Carol by Dickens
Charles Dickens (1812-70) visited North America in 1842 and then toured the U.S. in 1867, performing a dramatic one-man readings of A Christmas Carol—delighting and captivating American audiences while further cementing the story's legacy as a cultural cornerstone. A Christmas Carol was henceforth …
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Yuletide Season Halifax Explosion
Discover the amazing annual Christmas season tradition that binds Halifax to the city of Boston—whose generous citizens came to the aid of the Canadian maritime city of Halifax, capital of the Atlantic province of Nova Scotia, when it suffered a catastrophic event that nearly destroyed it when two …
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470. Diffusion of Xmas
Christmas is celebrated by approximately a third of the world’s population in over 160 different countries. How was this December 25th, holiday capable of being adopted by the masses, and how did it spread over hundreds of years? Also, What do the words Yuletide and Xmas REALLY mean? Check out the…
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Old Christmas by Washington Irving (part 3 of 3)
Early tales of the quaint and old traditions of celebrating Christmas that helped shape American Yuletide traditions, blending English customs with a new-world perspective. 'Old Christmas' by Washington Irving has the author traveling to the countryside and meeting an old schoolmate, who invites hi…
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Old Christmas by Washington Irving (part 2 of 3)
Early tales of the quaint and old traditions of celebrating Christmas that helped shape American Yuletide traditions, blending English customs with a new-world perspective. 'Old Christmas' by Washington Irving has the author traveling to the countryside and meeting an old schoolmate, who invites hi…
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Good King Wenceslas (Christmas Special)
One of the best-loved Christmas Carols sung by North Americans is a joyous children’s story that exemplifies generosity during the Holiday Season. Ee167. Check out the YouTube version of this episode at https://youtu.be/C-iHhEpO0f0 which has accompanying visuals including maps, charts, timelines, …
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PLUS 2.27 Prelude to U.S. Civil War (Chapter 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 5.12 The Frozen Raptor (Chapter 17)
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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469. Did Champlain die on Christmas Day?
French explorer Samuel de Champlain (1567-1635) was the Father of New France. At the end of his fascinating and adventurous life: When, How, and Where did he die? Check out the YouTube version of this episode at Video link https://youtu.be/m5iRqQR5AeY which has accompanying visuals including maps,…
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Chesapeake Bay’s James River Colony
An archaeological dig at Jamestown, Virginia, unearthed the remains of a teenage girl whose skull had been butchered—confirmation that early settlers resorted to cannibalism to stave off hunger in 1609-10. How does this exciting discovery alter our understanding of that history? E191. Check out th…
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