History of North America

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Plus 2. Evolution of Popular Music (Chapter 1.1) Mar 22, 2026

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History of North America PLUS presents the enthralling, riveting, epic STORY of modern popular music and its North American heritage, roots, and traditions.

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PLUS 2.39 Prelude to U.S. Civil War (Chapter 8.11) Mar 22, 2026

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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!

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Extra 1.2 The Maesta Panels (Chapter 2) Mar 21, 2026

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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.

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EXTRA 5.24 The Frozen Raptor (Chapter 32) Mar 21, 2026

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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.

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490. Infamous pirate John Hawkins Mar 20, 2026

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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 shores of North America on behalf of Queen Elizabeth the First in the 1560s.

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RW10. Declaration of Independence (July, 1776) Mar 19, 2026

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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.

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Codex 1.1 Ben Franklin’s Autobiography Mar 18, 2026

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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. Enjoy this ENCORE Presentation!

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CODEX 4.10 Common Sense by Thomas Paine Mar 18, 2026

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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 work to openly ask for political freedom and independence from Great Britain. Paine’s powerful words came to symbolize the spirit of the Revolution itself. General George Washington had it read to his troops.

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489. St. Patrick’s Day Mar 17, 2026

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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?

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E207. China Sparks the Renaissance? Mar 16, 2026

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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. Enjoy this ENCORE Presentation!

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