Crossroads of a Continent Podcast
This podcast explores the amazing history of Lake Champlain and the surrounding valley. The lake is the most historic body of fresh water in America, and is situated along the natural water highway consisting of the Richelieu River, Lake Champlain, Lake George, and the Hudson River. This water highway was known as "The Great Warpath," as many tribes and nations used this water route for trade and battle. The episodes will explore the names and places involved in the struggle for the continent on the front lines of Lake Champlain.
Podcasting since 2025 • 16 episodes
Crossroads of a Continent Podcast
Latest Episodes
Episode 16 - The Revolutionary War pt. 3: The Invasion of Canada and Knox's Noble Train of Artillery
In this episode, we discuss the all too often overlooked American invasion of Canada, America's very first war of liberation. We look into the preparations for the invasion, and the emergence of Philip Schuyler and Richard Montgomery.&nbs...
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Episode 15 - The Revolutionary War pt. 2: America's First Victory at Ticonderoga, and America's First Warships on Lake Champlain
This episode delves into America's first large-scale victory, the capture of Fort Ticonderoga by Ethan Allen and Benedict Arnold. We discuss Arnold and his up ringing, his heroics and gift of military command, and his fatal character flaw...
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Episode 15
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Episode 14 - The Revolutionary War pt. 1: The War for Vermont, Skene's Lost Colony, and the Kindling of a Revolution
In this episode we discuss in detail the events in the Champlain Valley leading up to the outbreak of the Revolutionary War. We discuss the contested land called "The Grants", present-day Vermont, for which both New York and New Hampshire...
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Episode 14
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Episode 13 - The French and Indian War pt. 6: New France's Last Stand at Ile aux Noix
In the 6th and final episode of the French and Indian War series, we explore the last stand of New France at Ile aux Noix, where the final significant defense of New France before her demise took place. Ile aux Noix is an island on the Ri...
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Episode 12 - The French and Indian War pt. 5: The British Take Control of Lake Champlain
In this episode, we discuss the immediate fallout of the failed attempt of the British to take Fort Carillon in 1758, and cover the following year, 1759, which sees Amherst and the British finally take control of Fort Ticonderoga and Crown Poin...
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