High Strangeness26 Nov 2024

Ep47 High Strangeness - Pilgrims-Plymouth Colony with Author John Turner

Exploring the Pilgrims and the True Story of Thanksgiving with John Turner

In this episode of High Strangeness, host Tony delves into the often-misunderstood history of the Pilgrims and the first Thanksgiving with guest John Turner, author of 'They Knew They Were Pilgrims: Plymouth Colony and the Contest for American Liberty'. The discussion covers the Pilgrims' motivations for leaving England, their challenging journey on the Mayflower, and their early interactions with Native Americans. Topics also include the true nature of the first Thanksgiving feast, the role of religion in the colony, and the complex legacy of the Pilgrims.

Turner provides insights into his book and previews his upcoming biography of Joseph Smith.

00:00 Introduction to High Strangeness

00:31 Revisiting Historical Narratives

01:14 Thanksgiving Memories and Gratitude

01:59 Introducing John Turner

03:54 John Turner's Background and Interests

06:46 Motivations Behind the Pilgrims' Journey

12:18 The Mayflower and the Journey to the New World

20:15 First Encounters and Settlement Challenges

34:15 Covenanted True Churches

36:02 The Mayflower Compact and Body Politic

36:42 Tensions in Plymouth Colony

39:00 Relations with Native Americans

43:50 The First Thanksgiving

48:59 Plymouth Colony and American Liberty

54:34 Thomas Morton and the Lord of Misrule

58:57 King Philip's War

01:03:07 Enslavement of Native Americans

01:05:42 Reflections on the Pilgrims

01:09:36 Upcoming Projects and Conclusion

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