Historical Context

By Jeremy LaKosh

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

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October 24, 2022 Nathaniel Bacon in His Own Words
With Bacon's Rebellion in full swing, Nathaniel Bacon issues a number of written statements. Today, we examine them in detail.
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October 17, 2022 Rebellion Breaks Out in Virginia
Today's episode examines Virginia in 1675 where discontent has transformed into rebellion.
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16min
October 10, 2022 Prelude to Bacon's Rebellion
In today's episode, the early 1670's breeds further discontent in the Virginia colony. We'll examine through the writings of the era.
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19min
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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18min
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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Fife and Drum by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3748-fife-and-drum
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16min
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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24min
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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The podcast currently has 150 episodes available.