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New York, Quebec, and The Water Route to the Center of the World

New York, Quebec, and The Water Route to the Center of the World

By: William Matthews
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 If you’re a history enthusiast seeking a podcast that masterfully intertwines compelling storytelling with meticulous scholarship, look no further than New York, Quebec, and The Water Route to the Center of the World. This narrative history series, hosted by William Matthews, delves into the pivotal conflicts over the waterways connecting New York and Quebec from 1754 to 1815, encompassing the French & Indian War, the American Revolution, and the War of 1812.William Matthews World
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  • S2 Bonus Episode 2 "Pinkster: The rediscovery of an Hudson Valley Cultural Tradition"

    S2 Bonus Episode 2 "Pinkster: The rediscovery of an Hudson Valley Cultural Tradition"
    May 9 2025

    Welcome to a special Bonus Episode to mark The Friends of Philipse Manor Hall's support for our Pinkster Festival on May 10th, from 11am-5pm. Discover the unique historical roots and syncretic components of this incredible Hudson Valley Tradition.

    Join the Friends of Philipse Manor Hall: https://friendsofphilipsemanorhall.org/membership-levels/

    Further Readings:

    1. Jeroen Dewulf "The Pinkster King and the King of Kongo"

    2. Andrea C. Mosterman "Spaces of Enslavement: A History of Slavery and Resistance in Dutch New York"

    3. Nicole Saffold Maskiell "Bound by Bondage: Slavery and The Creation of a Northern Gentry"
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    19 mins
  • Bonus Episode 3 "Colonial New York: Land of the Patroon and The Longhouse Part Tekeni

    Bonus Episode 3 "Colonial New York: Land of the Patroon and The Longhouse Part Tekeni
    May 2 2025
    We will explore the origins of the Iroquois peoples, the founding of the League and their geopolitical development until 1666. Book Recommendations: “The Edge of The Woods” by Jon Parmenter & “Creation and Confederation” by Darren Bonaparte
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    22 mins
  • S2 Episode One "Two lights for Paul Revere"

    S2 Episode One "Two lights for Paul Revere"
    May 2 2025

    Enjoy my special Bonus Episode to mark the 250th Anniversary of Paul Revere's epic ride and learn about some fleeting connections to the New York area. I finish with a rendition of the famous Longfellow poem!
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    13 mins
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