Listen "August 5 – Sir Humphrey Gilbert Claims Part of Newfoundland for Britain"
Episode Synopsis
We spoke with historian Josh Tavenor about Sir Humphrey Gilbert's 1583 claim of the land surrounding what is now St. John's, Newfoundland.
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