History of North America

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E135. Tudors in Pop Culture Jul 14, 2025

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As a postscript to our deep dive into Tudor England and its Great Transatlantic Explorers, let’s examine a few of the many references to the period in modern popular culture, movies, TV, books, music, and art. Enjoy this ENCORE Presentation!

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PLUS 2.5 Prelude to U.S. Civil War (Chapter 1.4) Jul 13, 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 4.25 The Mourning Sun (Chapter 27) Jul 12, 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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421. Nathaniel Bacon (1647-76) Jul 11, 2025

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Bacon's Rebellion, a revolt against the colonial government of Virginia led by Nathaniel Bacon in 1676, was fueled by frontier tensions with Native Americans and grievances against Governor William Berkeley. Bacon, a member of the Governor's Council, became the leader of the rebellion after clashes between colonists and Native Americans escalated. The rebellion resulted in the burning of Jamestown and a temporary victory for the rebels before Bacon's death from dysentery led to its collapse.

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Librivox: Historical Tales: Vol 2—American II by Charles Morris (E6-The Great Rebellion in the Old Dominion) read by Kalynda.

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E134. Canada’s Shakespeare Portrait Jul 10, 2025

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FAKE or REAL ?!? This episode closely examines an early seventeenth century painting purported by some to be the English language’s greatest playwright William Shakespeare (1564-1616). The Shakespeare portrait (1603) is cloaked in mystery and has an intriguing North American connection. Enjoy this ENCORE Presentation!

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420. Rebellion in Virginia Jul 09, 2025

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In 1676, there broke out in the Old Dominion a famous movement for right and justice, led by a charismatic leader, Nathaniel Bacon.

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CODEX 1.20 Ben Franklin’s Autobiography Jul 08, 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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E133. Shakespeare’s New World Jul 07, 2025

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Let’s appreciate the immeasurable contribution made by an Englishman on one of North America’s main languages and culture. English actor, playwright, poet, and London theatre owner from the early 1590s to 1613, William Shakespeare (1564-1616), known as "the Bard of Avon", authored at least 37 plays and collaborated on several more. He also wrote 154 sonnets, two long narrative poems, and a few other verses. Enjoy this ENCORE Presentation!

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PLUS 2.4 Prelude to U.S. Civil War (Chapter 1.3) Jul 06, 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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