Historical Context

17 Aug 2026

This episode of Historical Context examines the geopolitical aftermath of the Glorious Revolution between 1689 and 1691, revealing how Connecticut slyly resurrected its hidden charter while King

13 Aug 2026

This episode of Historical Context examines the terrifying "Catholic Fear" that gripped Virginia from 1686 to 1690, revealing how King James II's religious policies sparked armed frontier militias,

10 Aug 2026

This episode of *Historical Context* examines thedesperate 1682 Virginia Plant-Cutting Riots, revealing how a collapsed tobacco market and a deaf royal government pushed impoverished colonists to

6 Aug 2026

This episode of Historical Context examines the dramatic Boston Revolt of April 1689, revealing how an armed uprising of thousands of Puritan colonists successfully overthrew the tyrannical Dominion

3 Aug 2026

This episode of Historical Context examines the tyrannical 1687 expansion of the Dominion of New England under Sir Edmund Andros, revealing the brutal economic extortion of "Will and Doom" and the

30 Jul 2026

This episode of Historical Context examines the brutal 1686 arrival of Sir Edmund Andros and the creation of the Dominion of New England, revealing how King James II installed a tyrannical royal

27 Jul 2026

This episode of Historical Context examines the catastrophic fall of the Massachusetts Bay Colony charter between 1684 and 1686, revealing how the English Crown used ruthless legal maneuvers to

23 Jul 2026

This episode of Historical Context examines the devastating aftermath of King Philip's War in 1678 and 1679, revealing how the English Crown exploited massive colonial war debt and internal divisions

20 Jul 2026

This episode of Historical Context examines the desperate two-front war of 1676 to 1677, revealing how a financially exhausted Massachusetts Bay Colony battled indigenous forces at home while

16 Jul 2026

This episode of Historical Context examines the brutal winter of 1675 during King Philip's War, revealing how devastating indigenous raids that burned 1,200 frontier homes pushed united colonial

13 Jul 2026

**This episode of **Historical Context** examines theterrifying 1675 outbreak of King Philip's War, revealing how the English colonists' disregard for Wampanoag sovereignty sparked a brutal conflict

2 Jul 2026

This episode of *Historical Context* examines thegeopolitical shockwaves of 1660, revealing how the restoration of King Charles II struck existential panic into the independently operating

29 Jun 2026

Explore the dramatic shifts in colonial borders, Native American diplomacy, and the rise of New York under Governor Dongan. Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/HistoricalCPFollow us on

25 Jun 2026

Explore Governor Andros's early challenges: Native American wars, civil unrest in Delaware, and a diplomatic crisis with the Mohawks. Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/HistoricalCPFollow us

22 Jun 2026

Discover how the Dutch briefly recaptured New York in 1673, a dramatic turn of events during the Third Anglo-Dutch War. Follow us on Twitter:

18 Jun 2026

Explore the chaotic aftermath of English conquest in New Netherland, featuring two dramatic rebellions in Esopus and the Delaware Valley. Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/HistoricalCPFollow

15 Jun 2026

Discover the dramatic 1664 takeover of New Netherland by the English and the shocking corruption that followed. Follow us on Twitter:

11 Jun 2026

Explore the internal rebellion on Long Island that weakened New Netherland before the English conquest. Follow us on Twitter:https://twitter.com/HistoricalCP Follow us on

8 Jun 2026

Explore the violent collision of internal conflict and external threats that led to the downfall of New Netherland in 1662-1663.Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/HistoricalCPFollow us on

4 Jun 2026

Explore the violent collision of internal conflict and external threats that led to the downfall of New Netherland in 1662-1663. Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/HistoricalCPFollow us on

1 Jun 2026

Discover the explosive story of Culpeper's Rebellion, America's first colonial tax revolt in 1677 North Carolina. Follow us on Twitter:

25 May 2026

Discover the 1673 Carolina Colony rebellion sparked by the penny-per-pound tobacco tax and widespread smuggling.Follow us on Twitter:

18 May 2026

Discover the dramatic founding of Charles Town, a Spanish blockade, and the arrival of Quaker missionaries in 17th-century Carolina. Follow us on Twitter:

11 May 2026

Explore the Lords Proprietors' radical plan for Carolina, featuring John Locke and the controversial Fundamental Constitutions. Follow us on Twitter:

4 May 2026

In this episode of Historical Context, we explore the dramatic and tragic collapse of Clarendon County, the English settlement at Cape Fear that once promised a bright future for the Carolina

27 Apr 2026

In this episode of Historical Context, we dive into the perilous 1666 expedition of Lieutenant Colonel Robert Sandford as he sails south from the failing Cape Fear settlement in search of a "promised

20 Apr 2026

In this episode of *Historical Context*, we explore the "Paper Dreams and Swampy Realities" of the early Albemarle settlement in 1665 Carolina. While the powerful Lords Proprietors in London drafted

13 Apr 2026

In this episode of Historical Context, we explore the ambitious race to colonize the southern coastline of the Carolina territory through the 1664 Cape Fear venture. Following King Charles II’s

6 Apr 2026

In this episode of Historical Context, we explore the dramatic collision between independent pioneers and the ambitions of the newly restored English monarchy in the 17th-century American South. From

30 Mar 2026

In this episode, we explore the untamed southern frontier and the origins of the Carolina colony, moving beyond the haunting legacy of the Lost Colony of Roanoke. While King Charles I first formally

22 Mar 2026

The podcast returns on March 30th with a new series, "The Founding of the Carolina Colony." In this clip, I explain the return along with some changes. Fife and Drum byKevin MacLeod Link:

12 Dec 2022

When people look up the events in Virginia in 1682, they sometimes will notice that people write about rioting occurring in the colony.  Today, we will find out what really happened. Follow us on

5 Dec 2022

Governor Culpepper finally arrives and brings three legislative requests with him.  Two are easily agreed upon, but the third regarding a tax on tobacco, becomes a source of contention in today's

28 Nov 2022

Governor Culpepper begins his tenure as governor, but as we are about to find out, the colonists will need to be patient when it comes to meeting him in person. Follow us on Twitter:

21 Nov 2022

With the death of Sir William Berkeley, Colonel Jeffreys days as the Acting Governor of Virginia are limited.  In today's episode, we examine its transition. Follow us on Twitter:

14 Nov 2022

Today, the investigation is underway as to why Bacon's rebellion happened.  The results would turn the colony against Governor Berkeley. Follow us on Twitter:

7 Nov 2022

Today, we examine the abrupt conclusion of Bacon's rebellion. Follow us on Twitter: [https://twitter.com/HistoricalCP](https://twitter.com/HistoricalCP) Follow us on Instagram:

31 Oct 2022

The destruction and violence of Bacon's rebellion spreads beyond the natives in today's episode. Follow us on Twitter: [https://twitter.com/HistoricalCP](https://twitter.com/HistoricalCP) Follow us

24 Oct 2022

With Bacon's Rebellion in full swing, Nathaniel Bacon issues a number of written statements.  Today, we examine them in detail. Follow us on Twitter:

17 Oct 2022

Today's episode examines Virginia in 1675 where discontent has transformed into rebellion. Follow us on Twitter: [https://twitter.com/HistoricalCP](https://twitter.com/HistoricalCP) Follow us on

10 Oct 2022

In today's episode, the early 1670's breeds further discontent in the Virginia colony.  We'll examine through the writings of the era. Follow us on Twitter:

3 Oct 2022

Today, we examine the Virginia colony in 1670 through the writings of Governor Sir William Berkeley. Follow us on Twitter: [https://twitter.com/HistoricalCP](https://twitter.com/HistoricalCP)

26 Sep 2022

Today's episode covers the Dutch attack of merchant shipping in Virginia and additional calamities create further economic strain in the colony. Follow us on Twitter:

19 Sep 2022

Today's episode discusses the Second Anglo Dutch War and how it complicated matters for the Virginia colonial economy. Follow us on Twitter:

15 Sep 2022

Today, I take a brief break with a special episode reflecting on 100 episodes, plans for the future, and a thank you for the loyal support!    Follow us on Twitter:

12 Sep 2022

In today's episode, we look at the first slave rebellion in the colonies led by some unusual suspects.  Also, relations between England and the Netherlands creates potential problems for Virginia.

5 Sep 2022

Today, we kick off a new series on Virginia during the Restoration by examining Sir William Berkeley's return to the governorship and the condition of the colony in those first years of his return.

29 Aug 2022

Today's episode returns to England where we examine the end of the English Commonwealth and how Charles II was restored to the throne. Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/HistoricalCP

22 Aug 2022

Today's episode focuses on the Dutch and Swedish colonies during the English Commonwealth.  Only one nationality would remain between the two by 1659.   Follow us on Twitter:

15 Aug 2022

In today's episode, the Rhode Island colonies come back together, but are immediately faced with differences of opinion.  The colony also has to deal with the Quakers who begin to enter after their