Historical Context

By Jeremy LaKosh

An examination of history through the writings and eyewitness accounts of its participants.... more

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October 03, 2022 Virginia Through the Eyes of Governor Berkeley
Today, we examine the Virginia colony in 1670 through the writings of Governor Sir William Berkeley.

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Read Berkeley’s “Enquiries to the Governor of Virginia”: http://www.virtualjamestown.org/exist/cocoon/jamestown/fha/J1062
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September 26, 2022 The Dutch Attack Virginia
Today's episode covers the Dutch attack of merchant shipping in Virginia and additional calamities create further economic strain in the colony.
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September 19, 2022 Virginia's Economy Crippled by War
Today's episode discusses the Second Anglo Dutch War and how it complicated matters for the Virginia colonial economy.
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September 15, 2022 Reflections and Thank You After 100 Episodes
Today, I take a brief break with a special episode reflecting on 100 episodes, plans for the future, and a thank you for the loyal support!
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September 12, 2022 Virginia's First Slave Rebellion and the Dutch Threat
In today's episode, we look at the first slave rebellion in the colonies led by some unusual suspects. Also, relations between England and the Netherlands creates potential problems for Virginia.
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Fife and Drum by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3748-fife-and-drum
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September 05, 2022 The Restoration of Sir William Berkeley
Today, we kick off a new series on Virginia during the Restoration by examining Sir William Berkeley's return to the governorship and the condition of the colony in those first years of his return.
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August 29, 2022 The End of the English Commonwealth
Today's episode returns to England where we examine the end of the English Commonwealth and how Charles II was restored to the throne.
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Fife and Drum by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3748-fife-and-drum License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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August 22, 2022 New Netherlands During the English Commonwealth and The Destruction of New Sweden
Today's episode focuses on the Dutch and Swedish colonies during the English Commonwealth. Only one nationality would remain between the two by 1659.
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August 15, 2022 Rhode Island: Divisive After United
In today's episode, the Rhode Island colonies come back together, but are immediately faced with differences of opinion. The colony also has to deal with the Quakers who begin to enter after their banishment from Massachusetts.
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August 08, 2022 The Threat of War and Quakers in Connecticut
Today's episode focuses on Connecticut starting when England declared war against the Netherlands. While Connecticut was worried about invasion from the Dutch, it also took actions against the rise of Quakerism.
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FAQs about Historical Context:

How many episodes does Historical Context have?

The podcast currently has 117 episodes available.