Ranked #1
The Lost Colony
The Lost Colony
In which the Lost Colony adventure is detailed leading up to John White's initial departure from Roanoke in August 1587.
18 Feb 2016
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19mins
Ranked #2
Early English New World Exploration
Early English New World Exploration
In which Early English exploration attempts are (very) briefly recounted. Those attempts would greatly influence Sir Wal... Read more
9 Dec 2015
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9mins
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Ranked #3
Tenacity, Virginia's Remarkable 17th Century Women - Interview with Nancy Egloff
Tenacity, Virginia's Remarkable 17th Century Women - Interview with Nancy Egloff
In which Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation Historian Nancy Egloff and I discuss Tenacity an exhibition covering 17th Century... Read more
12 May 2019
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39mins
Ranked #4
Sir Walter Raleigh
Sir Walter Raleigh
In which Sir Walter Raleigh's early profile up to his Virginia colonization attempt is briefly illustrated.
17 Dec 2015
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6mins
Ranked #5
The 1584 English Scouting Mission in Virginia
The 1584 English Scouting Mission in Virginia
In which the 1584 English scouting mission at Roanoke Island is detailed.
4 Jan 2016
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9mins
Ranked #6
First Families of Virginia - The Bollings
First Families of Virginia - The Bollings
In which a series outlining Virginia's "First Families" is begun by introducing the Bolling Family Line.
12 Dec 2019
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15mins
Ranked #7
Virginia's Native History - Interview with Dr. Ashley Spivey
Virginia's Native History - Interview with Dr. Ashley Spivey
In which I interview Dr. Ashley Spivey concerning Native Virginian history, culture, influence, as well as past, present... Read more
17 Jul 2019
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1hr 6mins
Ranked #8
K.I. Knight Interview - First Africans and Slavery's 17th Century Virginia Evolution (Pillars of 17th Century Virginia Society, Part 4)
K.I. Knight Interview - First Africans and Slavery's 17th Century Virginia Evolution (Pillars of 17th Century Virginia Society, Part 4)
In which author, genealogist, and historian K.I. Knight discusses how the First Africans arrived in Virginia, what happe... Read more
10 Jun 2019
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47mins
Ranked #9
Sir William Berkeley's Rise to Power
Sir William Berkeley's Rise to Power
In which Sir William Berkeley's early life and rise to power are detailed.
6 Dec 2018
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19mins
Ranked #10
The 1585 Expedition
The 1585 Expedition
In which details surrounding the English 1585 colonization attempt, and the colony's disastrous conclusion are outlined.
27 Jan 2016
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20mins
Ranked #11
John Smith Takes Action
John Smith Takes Action
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
17 Jul 2016
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16mins
Ranked #12
Jamestown Burned! Interview with eyewitness Thomas Mathews
Jamestown Burned! Interview with eyewitness Thomas Mathews
In which Thomas Mathews - portrayed by Historic Jamestowne's Willie Balderson - recalls the terrible events and aftermat... Read more
27 Sep 2019
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55mins
Ranked #13
Jamestown Voyage
Jamestown Voyage
In which events concerning the formation of the London Companyand the 1607 voyage to Virginia are illustrated.
1 May 2016
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18mins
Ranked #14
Governor Berkeley Handles Early Opposition
Governor Berkeley Handles Early Opposition
In which issues surrounding the English Civil War begin affecting Governor Berkeley's Virginia.
25 Feb 2019
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23mins
Ranked #15
John Smith Explores the Chesapeake Bay
John Smith Explores the Chesapeake Bay
In which, Newport returns, saves John Smith again, meets Powhatan, and returns to England. Then Smith explores the Chesa... Read more
14 Aug 2016
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26mins
Ranked #16
Dr. Jon Kukla Interview - Political and Social Stability: Order or Chaos in 17th Century Virginia. (Pillars of 17th Century Virginia Society, Part 1)
Dr. Jon Kukla Interview - Political and Social Stability: Order or Chaos in 17th Century Virginia. (Pillars of 17th Century Virginia Society, Part 1)
In which Jon Kukla and I discuss 17th Century Virginia governmental and societal stability. This discussion is based off... Read more
22 Mar 2019
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44mins
Ranked #17
Special Halloween Episode - Haunted Thoroughgood
Special Halloween Episode - Haunted Thoroughgood
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
26 Oct 2019
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9mins
Ranked #18
Shipwrecked at the Isle of Devils!
Shipwrecked at the Isle of Devils!
In which the third resupply mission sails away from England, endures 7 weeks of calm seas and disease before being torme... Read more
8 Dec 2016
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18mins
Ranked #19
President Smith - Part 1
President Smith - Part 1
In which the beginning of John Smith's Presidency, which is challenged by Christopher Newport's arrival, is narrated.
8 Sep 2016
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16mins
Ranked #20
Paradise, Freedom, Mutiny, and Disaster
Paradise, Freedom, Mutiny, and Disaster
In which the Sea Venture castaways settled into Bermuda, but a series of mutinies threatened to derail their escape plan... Read more
24 Mar 2017
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23mins