History of North America

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455. In Flanders Field Nov 10, 2025

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World War One was a global conflict whose horrendous battlefields consumed a generation of young men on Europe’s Western Front. One such man was Canadian medical doctor, poet, and soldier John McCrae. His experiences on the battlefield moved him to compose “In Flanders Fields” which became the most famous poem of The Great War. Moina Michael, an American woman moved by the poem, was inspired to adopt the red poppy as a symbol of remembrance for those who died in the War to end all Wars—her life's work advocating for veterans' welfare as "The Poppy Lady," spread this remembrance movement throughout North America, parts of Europe, and beyond.

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Audio credits: The Daily Poem podcast with Sean Johnson presented by Goldberry Studios-John McCrae's "In Flanders Fields" May 26, 2025; Red Poppies-Flowers of Remembrance (Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds at rareseeds.com; A Forest Melody by Tellsonic, Awakening Wilderness); Audio excerpts reproduced under the Fair Use (Fair Dealings) Legal Doctrine for purposes such as criticism, comment, teaching, education, scholarship, research and news reporting.

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PLUS 2.22 Prelude to U.S. Civil War (Chapter 6.3) Nov 09, 2025

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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 5.7 The Frozen Raptor (Chapters 10, 11) Nov 08, 2025

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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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E181. Great Man Theory Nov 07, 2025

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The 'Great Man' view of History is a 19th-century approach to the study of history according to which history can be largely explained by the impact of great men, or heroes: highly influential and unique individuals who, due to their natural attributes, such as superior intellect, heroic courage, extraordinary leadership abilities or divine inspiration, have a decisive historical effect. Enjoy this ENCORE Presentation!

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Audio credit: Uncancelled History podcast with Douglas Murray (The Conclusion episode). Audio excerpts reproduced under the Fair Use (Fair Dealings) Legal Doctrine for purposes such as criticism, comment, teaching, education, scholarship, research and news reporting.

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454. Lake Superior Nov 06, 2025

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In 1622, a French explorer and interpreter Étienne Brûlé is credited with being the first European to see Lake Superior. Located between Canada and the United States Lake Superior is one of the largest bodies of freshwater in the world. In 1668, Jesuit Fathers Claude Dablon and Claude-Jean Allouez were on the Lake with Jesuit explorer Jacques Marquette, and they were the first to inform the world of the rich copper mines of that region. Other European explorers who visited Lake Superior include French fur traders Pierre Espirit Radisson and Médard Chouart des Groseilliers in 1659-60, and Daniel Greysolon Duluth from 1679–1686.

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Audio Credit: Everything Everywhere Daily podcast with Gary Arndt: Lake Superior (13sep2024 #1530; Glassbox Media). Audio excerpts reproduced under the Fair Use (Fair Dealings) Legal Doctrine for purposes such as criticism, comment, teaching, education, scholarship, research and news reporting.

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E180. Cuttyhunk Island, Massachusetts Nov 05, 2025

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In 1602, Captain Bartholomew Gosnold (born in Grundisburgh, Suffolk, England) pioneered a direct sailing route due west from the Azores to the New World in what later became New England. He and his crew explored the coastline with the intention of establishing a colony and small fishing outpost in the southern part of Massachusetts on Cuttyhunk Island. Let’s enjoy first-hand accounts of their adventures. Enjoy this ENCORE Presentation!

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Audio credit: LibriVox - Great Epochs in American History, Volume II by F.W. Halsey [Bartholomew Gosnold's discovery of Cape Cod (1602) I & II: By Gabriel Archer, one of his companions, read by M. Sidney & Gosnold's own account, read by B. Mosley]

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Codex 1.37 Ben Franklin’s Autobiography (Chapter 19.1) Nov 04, 2025

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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.

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Audio Credit: The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin (Librivox, read by G. Giordano).

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E179. Martha's Vineyard and Provincetown Nov 03, 2025

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Bartholomew Gosnold (1571-1607) obtained backing to establish an English colony on the North American Atlantic coastline. In 1602, he set sail in a small bark named the Concord, with thirty-two on board. Let’s listen to a first-hand account of their adventures. Enjoy this ENCORE Presentation!

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Audio Credit: Librivox - Great Epochs in American History, Volume II by F.W. Halsey (Bartholomew Gosnold's discovery of Cape Cod (1602) I: By Gabriel Archer, one of his companions), read by M. Sidney

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PLUS 2.21 Prelude to U.S. Civil War (Chapter 6.2) Nov 02, 2025

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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!

Canada and the American Civil War: PRELUDE TO WAR by Mark Vinet (non-fiction history paper book, audio book, eBook) is available at https://amzn.to/4mQeilx