American Canon

Season Two Context

1607-1754

American Canon # 4- Precolumbian America

In this episode, Ethan explores the Precolumbian world of indigenous America. Dive into an America untouched by European colonization and discover the complexity of native civilizations before 1492.

American Canon #3 - Devastation of the Indies

WARNING: Content in this episode may be considered inappropriate or disturbing for some audiences. In this episode of American Canon, Ethan delivers a reading and commentary on "Brief Account on the Devastation of the Indies" by 16th-century Spanish priest Bartolome De Las Casas.

American Canon #2 - Columbian Exchange

In this episode of the American Canon, Andrew outlines the columbian exchange and its giant impact on world cultures, people and goods.

American Canon #1 - Period 1 Context

In this episode Ethan, Andrew & Jonathan outline the big picture of the Americas before and during European conquest.