In the wake of the Prayer Book Crisis, the Scottish Convenanter army marched to England. Charles I formed his own rag-tag army to meet them in the first of two Bishop's W

Oct 20, 2009 - Joseph Allen McCullough

John Fisher, the immigrant ancestor, reportedly had both illegitimate and legitimate descent from English Royalty. Yet, he left scant evidence of his years in Virginia.

Dec 18, 2009 - Rosemary E. Bachelor

Against the advice of many, Charles organized another English army in 1640 to go and fight the Scottish Covenanters.

Nov 5, 2009 - Joseph Allen McCullough

From the first eight "glasse-men" who came to America in 1608 to the dozens of skilled craftsmen who were making glass in 1776, glassmakers never gave up their quest.

Jul 9, 2009 - Marie Brannon

The Rev. Peter Prudden followed the route of several English non-conformists and became a Congregational minister at Milford, CT.

Mar 31, 2009 - Rosemary E. Bachelor

Anne Hutchinson and staunch Puritan leader John Winthrop tangle in court. Hutchinson is banned and moves on to Rhode Island.

Jul 1, 2006 - Mary Trotter Kion

Robert Park accompanied Governor Winthrop from England to America aboard the ship Arabella in 1630. He later settled at Wethersfield, then Stonington, Connecticut.

Sep 25, 2009 - Rosemary E. Bachelor

Young law clerk William Leete witnessed English oppression of Puritans and came to Connecticut, becoming the only man to lead both the New Haven and Connecticut colonies.

Jul 14, 2009 - Rosemary E. Bachelor

One of Sarah Palin's more controversial ancestors is Mayflower Pilgrim Stephen Hopkins. Four centuries have not separated the fact and fiction of his past.

Jun 27, 2009 - Rosemary E. Bachelor

Sir Thomas Blundeville's adaptation of Federigo Grisone's 'Gli Ordini di Cavalcare' influenced the English-speaking rider for over a century.

Sep 8, 2008 - Elaine Walker

Dunluce Castle is a majestic structure set on top of a basalt cliff, overlooking a sea. The history of the castle is representative of Ireland's history.

Mar 10, 2011 - Kimberly Napier

Billed as "America's First Resort," Newport offers vacation fun for all ages. By land or by sea, tourists will find plenty to do in this charming town.

Apr 25, 2010 - Dave Lovejoy

In a recent televised interview, historian and founder of Wall Builders, David Barton, discusses whether religious freedoms have been "stolen" from the American people.

Jul 9, 2009 - Christine Fadhley

From June to September, tour an authentically restored saltbox home in one of the oldest towns in the USA. Original household machines and equipment are displayed.

Jul 10, 2008 - Dawn M. Smith

A fascinating look at some of the important "firsts" in the history of Connecticut, from 1639 to1900.

Dec 13, 2007 - Anya Laurence

The life and work of one of the world's greatest painters.

Apr 28, 2006 - Marjorie Dorfman

Saint Jean de Brebeuf spent seventeen years among the Huron on his second missionary journey, establishing many missions despite hardships and war.

Apr 29, 2011 - Bonnie Way

The Duchesse d'Aiguillon funded the building of the religious Hôtel Dieu Hospital in Québec City, the only hospital in North America north of the Dominican Republic.

Nov 18, 2009 - Susanna McLeod

India was the center of the cotton industry for over three thousand years. The best cottons were made in the area.

Mar 12, 2011 - Connie Krochmal