Virginia History Podcast

In which a broader scope of events leading to Jamestown's founding is detailed.

In which the White attempts to return to Roanoke, only to be plagued bycontinuing failure and anguish.

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

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

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

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

In which Early English exploration attempts are (very) briefly recounted. Those attempts would greatly influence Sir Walter Raleigh, and the earliest Virginian settlements.

In which Virginia's History explodes into life through the events surrounding Don Luis and the Spanish Ajacan Mission.

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 Era American War for Independence Pre-Civil War Civil War Reconstruction Early Modern Virginia During the World's Wars Cold War Virginia Contemporary Virginia Along the way, I will blog, mostly small notes, resources, and pictures to supplement the history at www.vahistorypodcast.com