The Forgotten Fight That Created Religious Freedom in Ame...

What this episode covers

What if one of the greatest turning points in American history wasn't a battle—but a bold stand for freedom of conscience?On this episode of Truth Be Told, Tony Sweet welcomes bestselling author and acclaimed historian Russell Shorto to discuss his groundbreaking new book, Taking Manhattan: The Extraordinary Events That Created New York and Shaped America. Together, they explore the little-known events surrounding the English takeover of New Amsterdam in 1664 and how those pivotal moments helped shape the future of America.From Peter Stuyvesant and Richard Nicolls to the remarkable story of The Flushing Remonstrance—widely considered America's first fight for religious freedom—this conversation uncovers the origins of the ideals that continue to define our nation: liberty, diversity, tolerance, and democracy.If you think you know the story of America's beginnings, think again. This is the history they didn't teach in school.📖 Guest: Russell Shorto📚 Book: Taking Manhattan: The Extraordinary Events That Created New York and Shaped America #TruthBeTold #RussellShorto #TakingManhattan #AmericanHistory #NewYorkHistory #FlushingRemonstrance #ReligiousFreedom #HistoryPodcast #TonySweet #ColonialAmerica #NewAmsterdam #PodcastInterview #HistoryLovers #Democracy #FreedomBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/truth-be-told-paranormal--3589860/support.

Share this episode

Similar Episodes

Highway Diary Ep 442 - Chris Matieu

Jun 13, 2026 ·64m

Highway Diary Ep 441 - Kerry Cassidy on David Wilcock's Death

May 21, 2026 ·79m

183. Yuta Katsuyama: Folding Culture Into Every Rice Ball

Apr 22, 2026 ·87m

182. Charles Wong on BBQ, Culture & What Comes Next

Apr 14, 2026 ·104m

Highway Diary Ep 440 - Jeff O'Toole

Apr 10, 2026 ·64m

181. You Don't Need a Crisis to Ask for Help — Holley Brandchaft-White, SHFT Behavioral Health

Apr 8, 2026 ·177m

Similar Podcasts

Creativity Threads Life w/ Mr Benja Mr Benja Welcome creatives! These are discussions, thoughts, case studies, interviews, and lessons about how our creativity relates to life. The host, Mr Benja, is a former video game programmer / designer for Rockstar Games, Sony Santa Monica, The 3DO Company, and others, as well as a fine artist. -- Be sure to check out the website for more. Explicit Unchained: Voices of Survival Diaz Task Force Unchained: Voices of Survival is a raw and unfiltered podcast that exposes the harsh realities of human and sex trafficking. Through courageous interviews with survivors, we amplify their voices, revealing the pain, resilience, and triumph of those who have endured the unimaginable. But we go even deeper—by speaking directly with the predators, we uncover the manipulations, tactics, and twisted justifications behind these heinous crimes.This isn’t just a podcast—it’s a mission. A platform for truth. A warning. A beacon of awareness. Join us as we break the silence, dismantle the darkness, and fight for justice.Listen. Learn. Take Action. Explicit HOLOSKY PODCAST Holosky Podcast Welcome to the HOLOSKY podcast with your hosts Steve and Kyle, where we cover all things paranormal from aliens, ghosts, missing people, and much much more. Explicit I am Consciously Curious Victor Chan I am Consciously Curious is a Chicago based podcast that dissects passionate individuals in various industries. The goal is to share their stories to inspire you to cultivate meaning within your own space. If you are interested in coming on or know someone that would be great for the podcast, please message us on fb/ig: @iamconsciouslycurious Explicit

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is this episode of Truth Be Told Paranormal?

This episode is 45 minutes long.

When was this Truth Be Told Paranormal episode published?

This episode was published on July 3, 2026.

What is this episode about?

What if one of the greatest turning points in American history wasn't a battle—but a bold stand for freedom of conscience?On this episode of Truth Be Told, Tony Sweet welcomes bestselling author and acclaimed historian Russell Shorto to discuss his...

Can I download this Truth Be Told Paranormal episode?

Yes, you can download this episode by clicking the download button on the episode player, or subscribe to the podcast in your preferred podcast app for automatic downloads.