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

By William Matthews

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 Cen... more

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The podcast currently has 57 episodes available.

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

May 09, 2025 S2 Bonus Episode 2 "Pinkster: The rediscovery of an Hudson Valley Cultural Tradition"
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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20min
May 07, 2025 S2 Bonus Episode 2 “Pinkster: The rediscovery of a Hudson Valley tradition”
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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20min
May 02, 2025 Bonus Episode 3 "Colonial New York: Land of the Patroon and The Longhouse Part Tekeni
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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22min
May 02, 2025 S2 Episode One "Two lights for Paul Revere"
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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14min
April 11, 2025 Episode Five "La guerre de la Conquête: The Fall of Nouvelle France"
In the final episode of Season One, relive the climatic struggle and the fall of Nouvelle France in reverse, where Sainte-Foy is a great example of the saying "History doesn't repeat, but it certainly rhymes."

Recommend Readings:
Stephen Brumwell "Paths of Glory"
Christian Crouch "Nobility Lost”
Peter Macleod “Backs to The Wall”
Francis Parkman "Montcalm and Wolfe"

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25min
April 07, 2025 Russell Shorto’s Island Merger: A Book Review of “Taking Manhattan.”
On behalf of the Friends of Philipse Manor Hall, please enjoy this book review of "Taking Manhattan," while being sure to check out our great membership options listed in the link below.
https://friendsofphilipsemanorhall.org/membership-levels/
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10min
April 07, 2025 Episode 2: "A Model Capitulation,” The Massarce at Fort William Henry, 1757.
The French attempt to seize Fort William Henry and drive toward Albany in 1757. Relive the major moments of classic film "Last of the Mohicans." Book Recommendations: “The French and Indian War” by Walter R. Borneman & “Empires at War” by William M. Fowler.
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11min
April 02, 2025 Episode 1: Lanes, Streets, and Alleyways: The Battle of Lake George 1755
British and French forces clash on the major water junction between New York and Quebec on Lac du Saint Sacrement (Lake George) in 1755. Book recommendations: “The Battle of Lake George” by William Griffith IV."
Become a Member of The Friends of Philipse Manor Hall Today: https://friendsofphilipsemanorhall.org/membership-levels/
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21min
February 25, 2025 Russell Shorto's Island: How a single book "Recentered" the Dutch foundations of American
Join the Friends of Philipse Manor Hall on March 8th, 2025, to celebrate the unveiling of the next great chapter of Pulitzer Prize winning Author Russell Shorto's narrative on the transition from Dutch to English rule.

I’ve included the ticketing link below and be sure to sign up as a member to get your discount today!
https://friendsofphilipsemanorhall.org/event/taking-manhattan-book-talk-and-signing-with-russell-shorto/
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13min
January 06, 2025 Bonus Episode 3 Colonial New York: Land of the Patroon and the Longhouse, Part een”
Part 1: Geographical overview of NYS and background of Dutch Colonial Settlement until 1673. We'll cover the transistion from Patroonships to the Manorial system in the Hudson valley after the English takeover. Book Recommendations: “Island at the Center of the World” by Russell Shorto, “The Colony of New Netherland” by Jaap Jacobs, “New Netherland Connections” by Susanah Shaw Romney, “Food, Drink, and Celebrations of the Hudson Valley Dutch” by Peter Rose and “The Worlds of the seventeenth century Hudson Valley” by Jaap Jacobs & L. H. Roper.
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1h 23min

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