1650–1660: Between Kings and Commonwealth

History in Decades · Oct 19, 2026 · 9m

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In the 1650s the English colonies navigated life under the Commonwealth. Jim Rand explores the Navigation Act of 1651, Maryland’s Battle of the Severn, the arrival of Jewish refugees in New Amsterdam, early Quaker encounters, and the Restoration of 1660. 🎙️ Check out other great shows! 🎙️ **The Odyssey: Short & Engaging Retellings** A modern, vivid retelling of Homer’s epic poem — one book at a time. Join us for warm, fireside-style storytelling that brings the adventures, trials, and…