Apr 30, 2021

We have been developing the advent of Puritan society in New England. We have met several characters and worked through several events that helped to establish Puritan dominance. In today's episode, we are going to take a detour and introduce some of the events and people that were directly involved in the...

Apr 23, 2021

John Underhill had an interesting life. There always seems to be a bigger than life aspect to his experiences. He was a part of some of the biggest controversies in Puritan New England. His service in New Netherland would be just as controversial. The backstory to his arrival is fascinating. He truly was a unique man...

Apr 16, 2021

There were many men who helped shape the Colonial landscape of New England. Many dynamic and energetic men. One of the most prolific, and active men of the 1630s had to be John Underhill. When we last met, we developed a little of his family background. This episode we will look at his time among the English...

Apr 9, 2021

We often consider the English Colonization of North America in the 17th century along the lines of national identity and pride. The English against the French. The English against the Spanish. Or, to a lesser extent, the English against the Dutch. These considerations are true but they are not the whole truth....

Apr 2, 2021

Imagine a New England without the Puritan Oligarchy... it almost happened. In our last episode, we met the young John Mason. Navy seaman, pirate, and Colonial Governor. In this episode, we'll consider his later years. The active military service, the business ventures, his various colonial endeavors. We'll meet a man...