How Mistaken Maps Led to the Founding of New York City (New Amsterdam)

Henry Hudson discovered New York Bay and the river that bears his name in September of 1609. While this was by accident, he wasn’t just sailing aimlessly. He was led there…by mistaken maps…but how?

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"True Relation" - John Smith

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[mikebronicki]

There is an impressive amount of research compiled here. This is an under-subscribed channel.

[Byronic]

I love these videos full of random tidbits from letters and interactions between explorers and Natives who much of the time seemed to be trying to help each other.

[principalmcvicker]

Great video, obviously a lot of work and thought went into it. Love your channel

[WyomingTraveler]

Your video frequently pointed out European assumptions based on information from local Indians. One of the stories was of a great river to the north which flowed into another river which then flowed into the sea. Europeans thought the sea may have been the Pacific Ocean, but could it have been the Ohio going into the Mississippi and then the Gulf of Mexico? I also think that many times the Indians told the European explorers what they thought the explorers wanted to hear, not what was actually there.

[michaelhughes]

Wonderful wonderful video. Great imagery, .. Superb information. Congrats to all involved. More please.

[Painskii]

Hey man it's Mason from 3rd block just wanted to say be safe!😅

[vercingetorix]

You can find many copies of early maps in the 6 volume work called: The Iconography of Manhattan Island.

[ohasis]

Interesting little yarn backed by an obvious great deal of work on your part. Thanks for the video.

[samanthasebastian]

Great video keep up the fantastic work 😁

[derekhugh]

This makes me want to play Civilization

[gloriuspaprikachips]

As always your videos are a treat! This one also. Love the way you make a story out of the info you've found.

[iangreig]

Truly wonderful video. Congratulations on your fine work.
More please.

Ian Greig

[ExclemationMark]

As a Dutch thanks for making those videos. And you pronounce the Dutch names well!

[smontone]

I’ve never heard of the north east passage attempts. Very interesting!

[benjaminrush]

Love old maps and drawings associated. Noticed one picture around 2:50 showing whale hunting right off the coast. In my interest in Colonial History, the Native Americans would hunt whales just off the beaches of Cape Cod and the Islands. Also, when younger, I did extensive research on Maps & Drawing associated with Boston, Mass. My hometown. Topography. Before New York City, Boston was known as the "Hub of the Universe". Prior, Salem, Mass. had some of the first Colonial Ships sailing to the Orient. Not to detract from your extensive study of New Amsterdam. Still today I certainly enjoy documentaries of your caliber & detail. Thanks.

[Arnaud]

@10:44 I wonder why, and when the officers title of Coronell was erased here...👴🤓🧐🤔

[LizbetPCB]

I’m riveted by this type of content. The first time I saw Lake Ontario, I just had to taste it. I knew it was Ontario, but it was an irresistible impulse.
Okay, it’s weird. I own it.

[stephenkevindoss]

There is a connection with smith to sir Francis bacon that will be of great interest to you along with a great mystery of the 40th parallel that is decoded in the Chesapeake map. Look up “Susquehanna alchemy” I think you will enjoy.

[AlexanderWeurding]

Great work again! Thanks! btw what is up with Tartaria? Can you make a video about that?

[DanielleAlek]

It's almost uncanny how this video casually brings up some of the most horrific experiences and atrocities that can happen while a giddy ye-olde flute plays in the background lmao