Since Giovanni da Verrazzano’s first trip to the east coast of North America, to the first French settlement at Charlesbourg-Royal, this...

It was under Francis I, King of France that exploration of the New World became essential to their expansion. French fishermen had fished...

When Massasoit - the Wampanoag chief - died, his son, Metacom - who went by the English name Philip - replaced his father. Massasoit held...

During the Reformation, the Church of England broke from the Roman Catholic Church, yet kept many of its practices. The Puritans were a...

Did you know that British colonies still exist? The oldest came by complete accident. It was due to a hurricane that sent a British flag...

Henry Hudson was a well-trained seaman, from early in his life, starting as a cabin boy, and making his way up to ship’s Captain. The...