Renowned genealogist/historian George English and author/media expert Richard Stone explore the pivotal moments that shaped both America and Britain. In this captivating episode of Research Through People, they cover the seismic religious and social changes of the 16th and 17th centuries – from the Reformation to the bold voyage of the Mayflower in 1620. Click here for a 28-minute video Research Through People podcast recorded on March 7, 2025.

They recount how events like Columbus’s discovery of the New World, the rise of the Separatists, and the influence of monarchs like King James I set the stage for a journey that would change history forever.

And they tell about the incredible courage of the Pilgrims who risked everything for freedom and justice, laying the foundation for ideals that echo through to modern democracy.