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Virginia History Podcast

The Virginia History Podcast covers the rich history that has made the Commonwealth what it is today. Events covered during this podcast will include - Colonial EraAmerican War for IndependencePre-Civ... Read more

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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

19mins

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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

9mins

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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

39mins

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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

6mins

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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

9mins

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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

15mins

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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

1hr 6mins

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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

47mins

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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

19mins

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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

20mins

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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

16mins

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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

55mins

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Jamestown Voyage

Jamestown Voyage

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

1 May 2016

18mins

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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

23mins

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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

26mins

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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

44mins

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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

9mins

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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

18mins

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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

16mins

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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

23mins

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