Best Mark Vinet Podcasts (2025)

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416. Father of Waters 10:00

12h ago10:00

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The Mississippi River was explored by French adventurer and fur trader René-Robert Cavelier, Sieur de La Salle. He explored the Great Lakes region of the United States and Canada, and the Mississippi River. He is best known for an early 1682 expedition in which he canoed the lower Mississippi River from the mouth of the Illinois River to the Gulf o…

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Codex 1.18 Ben Franklin’s Autobiography 10:00

1d ago10:00

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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. The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin at https://amzn.to/43cp6CV Benjamin Fran…

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EL Dorado and the City of Gold 10:02

2d ago10:02

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Fabled Cities of Cibola (aka Seven Cities of Gold) became mixed with legendary stories of El Dorado, which was sometimes said to be one of the seven cities. Francisco Vazquez de Coronado (1510-54) was a Spanish conquistador who led a North American expedition to reach the continent’s El Dorado from Mexico through the southwestern USA in search of t…

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PLUS 2.2 Prelude to U.S. Civil War (Chapter 1) 10:01

3d ago10:01

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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 ENJOY Ad-Free con…

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EXTRA 4.22 The Mourning Sun (Chapter 23) 7:52

4d ago7:52

7:52

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. Get FREE access to this novel’s accompanying visuals, including maps, charts, timelines, photos, illustrations, a…

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415. Cavelier de La Salle 10:38

5d ago10:38

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In 1682, the Mississippi River was explored by French adventurer and fur trader René-Robert Cavelier, Sieur de La Salle. He explored the Great Lakes region of the United States and Canada, and the Mississippi River. He is best known for an early 1682 expedition in which he canoed the lower Mississippi River from the mouth of the Illinois River to t…

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Legend of El Dorado 10:18

6d ago10:18

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El Dorado is applied to a legendary New World story in which precious stones were found in fabulous abundance along with gold coins. The legend of the Seven Cities of Gold became mixed with the stories of El Dorado, which was sometimes said to be one of the seven cities. Sir Walter Raleigh of Roanoke fame would later take up the search for the myth…

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414. Upper Mississippi 10:17

7d ago10:17

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Let’s continue our deep dive into the importance of the Mississippi River as a vital continental waterway. Check out the YouTube version of this episode at https://youtu.be/2coszA8CO3I which has accompanying visuals including maps, charts, timelines, photos, illustrations, and diagrams. Mississippi River books available at https://amzn.to/4feWoDM J…

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Codex 1.17 Ben Franklin’s Autobiography 10:00

8d ago10:00

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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. The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin at https://amzn.to/43cp6CV Benjamin Fran…

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Celebrating Armada Victory 10:02

10d ago10:02

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The defeat of the Spanish Armada in 1588 brought fame, both for England and Queen Elizabeth I, and greatly affected the future development of North America. Europe was stunned that such a small island nation had successfully defended itself against such a major aggressor and foreign diplomats began to court England as a possible ally. Elizabeth's p…

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PLUS 2.1 Prelude to U.S. Civil War (Intro, Prologue) 11:06

10d ago11:06

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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 ENJOY Ad-Free con…

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EXTRA 4.21 The Mourning Sun (Chapter 22.3) 5:00

11d ago5:00

5:00

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. Get FREE access to this novel’s accompanying visuals, including maps, charts, timelines, photos, illustrations, a…

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413. AD 1600 (400 years ago) 13:01

12d ago13:01

13:01

The World and North America underwent massive changes 500 years ago. Empires were growing, cultures were intersecting, colliding, and clashing, political & religious institutions were changing, science was advancing, music, art, and architecture were undergoing a revolution. Check out the YouTube version of this episode at https://youtu.be/w47AdNLE…

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E126. Defeat of the Armada 11:38

13d ago11:38

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It's the summer of 1588, and all is not well in England. Citizens are plotting to betray their Monarch for Spanish gold, and the dreaded Armada is coming closer and closer. It's up to the Queen’s Sea Dogs and navy to stop them, but will they succeed in convincing Queen Elizabeth that such action is necessary? And when the Spanish ships finally arri…

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412. MORE Amazing Continental Facts 10:05

14d ago10:05

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Quirky data, surprising truths, astonishing tidbits, fascinating info, and strange facts about the beautiful territory that is the subject of this series — Canada USA Mexico. Check out the YouTube version of this episode at https://youtu.be/KfsJNKtoTf0 which has accompanying visuals including maps, charts, timelines, photos, illustrations, and diag…

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Codex 1.16 Ben Franklin’s Autobiography 10:02

15d ago10:02

10:02

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. The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin at https://amzn.to/43cp6CV Benjamin Fran…

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E125. Spanish Armada 13:06

16d ago13:06

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On May 28th, 1588, a fleet of a hundred and fifty-one Spanish ships set out from Lisbon, bound for England. Its mission was to transport a huge invasion force across the Channel. The Spanish King, Philip II, was determined to remove Queen Elizabeth from the throne and return the English to the Catholic fold. Two months later the mighty Spanish Arma…

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PLUS Civil War Special Announcement 4:22

17d ago4:22

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NEW History of North America PLUS feature presents the enthralling, riveting, epic STORY of the traumatic events leading up to the American Civil War of 1861-65. 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 ENJOY Ad-Free content, Bonus epi…

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EXTRA 4.20 The Mourning Sun (Chapter 22.2) 6:51

18d ago6:51

6:51

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. Get FREE access to this novel’s accompanying visuals, including maps, charts, timelines, photos, illustrations, a…

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411. William and Mary (r.1689-1702) 11:31

19d ago11:31

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The joint British monarchy of William (1650-1702) and Mary II (1662-1694) is known as the Glorious Revolution of 1688, in which King James II (1633-1701) was overthrown in favor of his Protestant daughter Mary and her husband, the Dutch Prince William of Orange—causing upheavals throughout the English empire, including North America. Check out the …

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Anglo-Spanish War 13:47

20d ago13:47

13:47

The Anglo-Spanish War (1585–1604) was an intermittent conflict between the Kingdoms of Spain and England. The conflict included much English privateering against Spanish treasure ships in the New World, and several major sea battles including the Spanish Armada in 1588 which influenced the subsequent exploration, commercialization, settlement and c…

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410. Policies of Toleration 11:57

21d ago11:57

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During the mid-1680s, the British pursue exploration and settlements in North America under King James II, while European conflicts rage on to establish if the colonization will be done under Protestant or Catholic rule. Check out the YouTube version of this episode at https://youtu.be/2Y0Zr4VLbTE which has accompanying visuals including maps, char…

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Codex 1.15 Ben Franklin’s Autobiography 10:43

22d ago10:43

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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. The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin at https://amzn.to/43cp6CV Benjamin Fran…

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E123. Lost Colony of Roanoke 10:18

23d ago10:18

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What happened when the English colonists finally settled on the coast of North Carolina in the 1580s? What are the prevailing theories about what happened to the colonists? Enjoy this ENCORE Presentation! Check out the YouTube version of this episode at https://youtu.be/ioXpW7O3iM0 which has accompanying visuals including maps, charts, timelines, p…

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PLUS 31. Evolution of Popular Music (Chapter 10.3 and Epilogue) 12:11

24d ago12:11

12:11

Epic STORY of modern music and its North American heritage, roots, and traditions. Enjoy this History of North America PLUS episode! Evolution of Modern Popular Music by Mark Vinet at https://amzn.to/3oHllDq Music Industry book available at https://amzn.to/40NlK4F History of Music books at https://amzn.to/3nXKYzy Marc Cote services available at htt…

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EXTRA 4.19 The Mourning Sun (Chapter 22.1) 6:00

25d ago6:00

6:00

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. Get FREE access to this novel’s accompanying visuals, including maps, charts, timelines, photos, illustrations, a…

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409. Popish Plot of 1678 12:52

26d ago12:52

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As the English continue to explore and settle in America, the old World battles rage on to determine if the colonization will be done under the Catholic or Protestant banner. Check out the YouTube version of this episode at https://youtu.be/oCJ7hSwl3rk which has accompanying visuals including maps, charts, timelines, photos, illustrations, and diag…

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E122. Roanoke Island, North Carolina 10:17

27d ago10:17

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The mystery of the ‘Lost Colony’ on Roanoke Island involved an English settlement in North America that vanished in the late 1580s. Let’s set the stage for the colonial venture and analyze the first two missions to Roanoke. Enjoy this ENCORE Presentation! Check out the YouTube version of this episode at https://youtu.be/VKZoyTJbZpo which has accomp…

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408. Glorious Revolution of 1688 10:05

28d ago10:05

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British colonies in North American were greatly affected by ever changing governments and monarchs in England, especially its New World settlements, land development, exploration, trade and commerce. Check out the YouTube version of this episode at https://youtu.be/2mEzgvlYFkY which has accompanying visuals including maps, charts, timelines, photos…

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Codex 1.14 Ben Franklin’s Autobiography 10:40

29d ago10:40

10:40

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. The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin at https://amzn.to/43cp6CV Benjamin Fran…

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E121. Elizabethan ‘Sea Dog’ Richard Grenville 10:02

1M ago10:02

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Sir Richard Grenville (1542-91) Walter Raleigh’s cousin, was a celebrated Elizabethan Sea Dog—an informal name bestowed upon English privateers who were authorised by Queen Elizabeth I to raid England's enemies, even during times of peace. Carrying letters of marque issued by the English Crown, the Sea Dogs frequently attacked both enemy shipping a…

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PLUS 30. Evolution of Popular Music (Chapter 10.2) 12:08

1M ago12:08

12:08

Epic STORY of modern music and its North American heritage, roots, and traditions. Enjoy this History of North America PLUS episode! Evolution of Modern Popular Music by Mark Vinet at https://amzn.to/3oHllDq Music Industry book available at https://amzn.to/40NlK4F History of Music books at https://amzn.to/3nXKYzy Marc Cote services available at htt…

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EXTRA 4.18 The Mourning Sun (Chapter 21) 5:00

1M ago5:00

5:00

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. Get FREE access to this novel’s accompanying visuals, including maps, charts, timelines, photos, illustrations, a…

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407. Turbulent Times 10:08

1M ago10:08

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New World colonies were much influenced by the events in England, especially its British settlements, North American exploration, land development, commerce and trade. English Civil War (1642-51) Protectorate (1653-59) Restoration (1660-88) Glorious Revolution (1688). Check out the YouTube version of this episode at https://youtu.be/ASnDgo1j8RU whi…

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E120. Voyage to Virginia in 1584 15:00

1M ago15:00

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Elizabethan England began sending expeditions to coastal North America in the hopes of discovering wealth and riches, or, taking possession of the treasure accumulated and transported by Spain. Enjoy this ENCORE Presentation! Check out the YouTube version of this episode at https://youtu.be/Cb8qt3cTI7Q which has accompanying visuals including maps,…

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406. King James II (1685-88) 12:33

1M ago12:33

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North American settlements were greatly affected by the goings-on in England, especially its British colonies, land development, trade and commerce. Brief history of British Monarch James II (r. 1685-88) House of Stuart 1688 Glorious Revolution. Check out the YouTube version of this episode at https://youtu.be/ng_aRDIZZrA which has accompanying vis…

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Codex 1.13 Ben Franklin’s Autobiography 15:02

1M ago15:02

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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. The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin at https://amzn.to/43cp6CV Benjamin Fran…

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E119. Roanoke Saga 1584-90 10:03

1M ago10:03

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Elizabethan England’s attempts at establishing a foothold on the eastern coast of North America, known as The Roanoke Voyages of 1584 to 1590. Enjoy this ENCORE Presentation! Check out the YouTube version of this episode at https://youtu.be/aoaO2k6tGuw which has accompanying visuals including maps, charts, timelines, photos, illustrations, and diag…

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PLUS 29. Evolution of Popular Music (Chapter 10.1) 12:38

1M ago12:38

12:38

Epic STORY of modern music and its North American heritage, roots, and traditions. Enjoy this History of North America PLUS episode! Evolution of Modern Popular Music by Mark Vinet at https://amzn.to/3oHllDq Music Industry book available at https://amzn.to/40NlK4F History of Music books at https://amzn.to/3nXKYzy Marc Cote services available at htt…

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EXTRA 4.17 The Mourning Sun (Chapter 20) 7:48

1M ago7:48

7:48

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. Get FREE access to this novel’s accompanying visuals, including maps, charts, timelines, photos, illustrations, a…

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405. Sunken Silver Ship 12:42

1M ago12:42

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New Englander Sir William Phips (1651-95) was famous in his lifetime for recovering a large treasure from a sunken Spanish galleon in 1686. Check out the YouTube version of this episode at https://youtu.be/nvzXLmlF4Po which has accompanying visuals including maps, charts, timelines, photos, illustrations, and diagrams. Spanish Galleon items at http…

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E118. Humphrey Gilbert in Newfoundland 12:18

1M ago12:18

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Sir Humphrey Gilbert (1539–83) was an Elizabethan adventurer, explorer, member of parliament and soldier who served during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I and was a pioneer of the English colonial empire in North America. He was a maternal half-brother of Sir Walter Raleigh and a cousin of Sir Richard Grenville. His dramatic death at sea in 1583 is …

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404. Captain Phips and the Spanish Galleon 11:30

1M ago11:30

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Sir William Phips (1651-95) was born in Maine, then part of the Massachusetts Bay Colony. Despite being of humble origin, uneducated, and fatherless from a young age, he rapidly advanced from shepherd boy to shipwright, ship's captain, treasure hunter, the first New England native to be knighted, and the first royally appointed governor of the Prov…

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Codex 1.12 Ben Franklin’s Autobiography 10:00

1M ago10:00

10:00

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. The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin at https://amzn.to/43cp6CV Benjamin Fran…

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E117. Francis Drake sails to California 16:08

1M ago16:08

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Sir Francis Drake was one of the many Buccaneers that roamed the shores of North America on behalf of Queen Elizabeth I in the late 1570s. He was an English explorer, sea captain, privateer, slave trader, Elizabethan naval officer, and politician. He is best known for his circumnavigation of the world in a single expedition, from 1577-80. This incl…

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PLUS 28. Evolution of Popular Music (Chapter 9.2) 11:32

2M ago11:32

11:32

Epic STORY of modern music and its North American heritage, roots, and traditions. Enjoy this History of North America PLUS episode! Evolution of Modern Popular Music by Mark Vinet at https://amzn.to/3oHllDq Music Industry book available at https://amzn.to/40NlK4F History of Music books at https://amzn.to/3nXKYzy Marc Cote services available at htt…

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EXTRA 4.16 The Mourning Sun (Chapter 19.2) 5:09

2M ago5:09

5:09

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. Get FREE access to this novel’s accompanying visuals, including maps, charts, timelines, photos, illustrations, a…

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403. Bermuda (1777-2025) 12:55

2M ago12:55

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We continue a fascinating historical journey to the tropical “Island Paradise” of Bermuda. Check out the YouTube version of this episode at https://youtu.be/nSkn6A-q63s which has accompanying visuals including maps, charts, timelines, photos, illustrations, and diagrams. Bermuda books available at https://amzn.to/4d4rPBz British Empire books at htt…

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E116. Martin Frobisher and the Northwest Passage 11:41

2M ago11:41

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Martin Frobisher was an Elizabethan seaman, adventurer and explorer who made three voyages (1576-77-78) to the New World looking for the Northwest Passage to Asia. His initial voyage to Northern Canada was the first well-documented contact between Europeans and Inuit, formally known as Eskimo. Enjoy this ENCORE Presentation! Check out the YouTube v…

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402. Bermuda (1503-1776) 10:01

2M ago10:01

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An exciting historical journey to the tropical “Island Paradise” of Bermuda. Check out the YouTube version of this episode at https://youtu.be/UUuUYJs3flg which has accompanying visuals including maps, charts, timelines, photos, illustrations, and diagrams. Bermuda books available at https://amzn.to/4d4rPBz British Empire books at https://amzn.to/4…

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