Crossroads of a Continent Podcast
Crossroads of a Continent Podcast
Latest Episodes
Episode 18 - Revolutionary Road Trip: Northern Vermont
The first in a series of Revolutionary Road Trips, designed to be day trips with plenty of time to explore and enjoy the sites. This road trip covers northern Vermont, starting in Burlington, going through the Champlain Islands to Isle la...
Episode 17 - The Revolutionary War pt. 4: Arnold's March to Quebec, Franklin's Visit to the Valley, and the "Living Hell" at Ile aux Noix
In this episode, we discuss Benedict Arnold's harrowing march through the wilderness of Maine to Quebec, and the incredible hardships that earned Arnold the nickname of "The Hannibal of North America". We also discuss the Battle of Quebec...
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...
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...
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...