This week we cover some of the history of New Netherland, but it is quite impossible to talk about New Netherland without talking about New Sweden. Therefore, what we do today is go back to Europe so we can figure out why the Swedes thought founding an empire on the Delaware was a good idea.

Episode 38 - The New Sweden Company

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This week we cover the life of Daniel Boone, one of the early pioneers and folk heroes.

Episode 175 - Daniel Boone

This week, Whsikey Rebellion comes to a close.

Episode 174 - End of the Bottle

This week, the rebels march on Pittsburgh and Washington issues a warning.

Episode 173 - The March on Pittsburgh

This week, we cover the outbreak of the Whiskey Rebellion in the summer of 1794.

Episode 172 - The Whiskey Rebellion

This week, we watch tensions rise over 1793 and 1794, complicated by Yellow Fever.

Episode 38 - The New Sweden Company

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