Virginia History Podcast

In which the Lost Colony adventure is detailed leading up to John White's initial departure from Roanoke in August 1587.

In which Early English exploration attempts are (very) briefly recounted. Those attempts would greatly influence Sir Wal... Read more

In which Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation Historian Nancy Egloff and I discuss Tenacity an exhibition covering 17th Century... Read more

In which Sir Walter Raleigh's early profile up to his Virginia colonization attempt is briefly illustrated.

In which the 1584 English scouting mission at Roanoke Island is detailed.

In which a series outlining Virginia's "First Families" is begun by introducing the Bolling Family Line.

In which I interview Dr. Ashley Spivey concerning Native Virginian history, culture, influence, as well as past, present... Read more

In which author, genealogist, and historian K.I. Knight discusses how the First Africans arrived in Virginia, what happe... Read more

In which Sir William Berkeley's early life and rise to power are detailed.

In which details surrounding the English 1585 colonization attempt, and the colony's disastrous conclusion are outlined.

In which details about John Smith's early life are recounted as a segue into his early attempts to save Jamestown from c... Read more

In which Thomas Mathews - portrayed by Historic Jamestowne's Willie Balderson - recalls the terrible events and aftermat... Read more

In which events concerning the formation of the London Companyand the 1607 voyage to Virginia are illustrated.

In which issues surrounding the English Civil War begin affecting Governor Berkeley's Virginia.

In which, Newport returns, saves John Smith again, meets Powhatan, and returns to England. Then Smith explores the Chesa... Read more

In which Jon Kukla and I discuss 17th Century Virginia governmental and societal stability. This discussion is based off... Read more

In which a few haunted tales from Virginia Beach's Thoroughgood House are retold from L.B. Taylor's The Ghosts of Tidewa... Read more

In which the third resupply mission sails away from England, endures 7 weeks of calm seas and disease before being torme... Read more

In which the beginning of John Smith's Presidency, which is challenged by Christopher Newport's arrival, is narrated.

In which the Sea Venture castaways settled into Bermuda, but a series of mutinies threatened to derail their escape plan... Read more