History of North America

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E138. European Battle Tactics Jul 24, 2025

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Western Military Traditions gave early European colonizers distinct advantages in battles against North American indigenous tribes and empires. Enjoy this ENCORE Presentation!

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424. Witch Hunts Jul 23, 2025

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The infamous Massachusetts Salem Witch Trails that took place in 1692, but let’s conclude our look back at the European history behind witch hunts, persecutions, hangings, and burnings.

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CODEX 1.22 Ben Franklin’s Autobiography (Chapter 10.1) Jul 22, 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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E137. Indigenous Aztec Mexico Jul 21, 2025

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Before exploring Early Colonial Mexico, let’s revisit one of the most glorious Mesoamerican societies—the Aztec Empire. Enjoy this ENCORE Presentation!

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PLUS 2.6 Prelude to U.S. Civil War (Chapter 1.5+2.1) Jul 20, 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 4.26 The Mourning Sun (Chapter 28) Jul 19, 2025

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Denary Novels, Book Four — 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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423. Black Sabbath Jul 18, 2025

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Prior to analyzing the Massachusetts Salem Witch Trails that took place in 1692, let’s look back at the European history behind witch hunts, persecutions, hangings, and burnings.

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E136. What is Presentism? Jul 17, 2025

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The meaning of presentism is an analyses of the past dominated by present-day attitudes and experiences. Some define it as the historical sin of applying present-day virtues upon the past. Enjoy this ENCORE Presentation!.

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422. Prelude to Salem Jul 16, 2025

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Before we tackle the Massachusetts Salem Witch Trails that took place in 1692, let’s look back at the European history behind witch hunts, persecutions, hangings, and burnings.

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