1650–1660: Between Kings and Commonwealth

Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! 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 homecoming of Odysseus to life. Perfect for fans of mythology, ancient history, and timeless tales of perseverance, loyalty, and home. 🎧 Listen on: Apple Podcasts → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-odyssey-short-engaging-retellings/id6789005298 Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/033MjUlxcTszHujP91Eln1?si=4f7a686938e3477a **The Rand Report: Sports** Focused analysis and practical commentary on the sports world. Host Jim Rand breaks down the games, athletic discipline, rivalries, and broader cultural lessons from sports with clarity and purpose. 🎧 Listen on: RSS Feed → https://rss.com/podcasts/rrsports/ Apple Podcasts → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-rand-report-sports/id6796816793 Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/033ZbZ7JwvKFBuaFCCuSzR