On Bradford’s Trail: Dartmouth

1 year ago

If you are familiar with the Pilgrim story you will know that they departed for America three different times. Dartmouth…

The Defeat of the Spanish Armada – “God blew … and they were scattered.”

1 year ago

What follows is a section from an early draft of an introductory chapter to my Bradford biography. It ended up…

On Bradford’s Trail: Austerfield Manor

1 year ago

No research trip on William Bradford is complete without a visit to Austerfield Manor, his purported ancestral home. Unfortunately we…

Lady Anne Cunningham: A Lady With Loaded Pistols

1 year ago

It was a crucial moment for the Covenanters. An English army was marching against Scotland to impose the haughty will…

On Bradford’s Trail: Duke’s Place, London

1 year ago

Early one morning I visited a London street where there is some chance Bradford lived A scant modern reference to…

Queen Isabella: Strength is Made Perfect in Weakness

1 year ago

It was a dazzling affair for Princess Isabella.  She was the sister of the Holy Roman Emperor, Charles V, thus…

The Pilgrims’ View on Slavery (via William Perkins)

1 year ago

One of the hottest topics in modern history is slavery. This has bled over into study of the Pilgrims, even…

An Altar Hezekiah Turned Into a Toilet Found

1 year ago

Source This was a few years ago, but if you missed it, an exciting discovery was made in the ruins…

What Year Was Bradford Born Anyway?

1 year ago

I’ve reached a milestone in my Bradford biography – I’ve finished a draft of the first chapter. I still have…

Narcissa Whitman: Far in Distant Lands to Dwell

1 year ago

Narcissa Whitman It was a simple wedding. It had to be. The bride and groom had only known each other…

John Quincy Adams’ Pilgrim Hymn

1 year ago

I recently came across this poem by John Quincy Adams on the Mayflower Pilgrims. It doesn’t seem readily available on…

History of Juneteenth: The Holiday You’d Never Heard Of (Video)

1 year ago

Juneteenth is the US's newest holiday. Join us as we discuss its Civil War origins, and why it exploded in…