Dr. Francis J. Bremer is the professor emeritus of History at Millersville University, PA. He has been researching and writing about puritanism in the 17th century Atlantic world for over 50 years. Has published over 19 book with the most recent being One Small Candle: The Plymouth Puritans and the Beginning of English New England, published by Oxford University Press. Dr. Bremer is a coordinator for New England Beginnings, a partnership of over 30 institutions and individuals dedicated to commemorating the culture that shaped New England 400 years ago by promoting educational programs.

Dr. Bremer discusses his newly released book, One Small Candle, and the characteristics of the early settlers to New England. How this had some effect upon the formation of the colonies and the new nation of the United States is discussed as well as activities taking place back in England at the same time.

Philip Sharp brings up a dangerous topic in his essay segment. What is this dangerous topic? Religious fervency and its role in making history happen.