1630–1640: The Limits of Order

History in Decades · Oct 13, 2026 · 10m

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In 1630 John Winthrop and hundreds of Puritans arrived in Massachusetts Bay determined to build a city upon a hill. Jim Rand follows the decade’s Great Migration, the banishment of Roger Williams and Anne Hutchinson, the founding of Harvard, the destructive Pequot War, and the contrasting Catholic experiment in Maryland. 🗣️ 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…