Stories of 1812

This week Marinus talks with Professor Donald R Hickey (ret), noted American historian and author.  They discuss the question:  Who Won the War of 1812? and the conduct and results of the War. Charles P Stacey, noted Canadian historian said in 1958:  The War of 1812 is one of those episodes in history that makes everybody happy, because  everybody interprets ...

In this episode Marinus talks with Ronald J Dale, a noted historian and genealogist from Niagara-on-the-Lake, Canada.  They talk about the life of James Prendergast, with whom he has a family connection. James Prendergast was born in County Monaghan, Ireland in 1789, the son of Protestant parents.  In 1805, he enlisted as a Private in the 100th Regiment of Foot ...

Marinus sits down with Professor James Tyler Robertson, Associate Professor of Christian History at Tyndale University about one of the major Canadian figures in the War of 1812, Bishop John Strachan of York (now Toronto), born 1778 (Aberdeen, Scotland), died 1867 (Toronto, Ontario.) John Strachan, the Garrison Chaplain (and later Bishop of York, is well known for his role in ...

Marinus welcomes Caroline McCormick, President of the Friends of Laura Secord and Barbara Worthy, Actor, Writer and Producer.  They explore the historic walk taken by Laura Secord in 1813 and the Legacy it has left to us today. To Watch on YouTube, click here. To Listen on Spotify, click here. To Listen on Apple Podcasts, click here. To Listen on ...

Marinus talks to retired Professor of History and Author Dr Wesley Turner, on the Legacy left by Sir Isaac Brock and its impact on our understanding of the War of 1812. Major General Sir Isaac Brock KB (6 October 1769 – 13 October 1812) was a British Army officer and colonial administrator from Guernsey.  Brock led British, native and militia ...