Category Florida History

MY NEW BOOK UNCOVERS FLORIDA’S FORGOTTEN ROLE IN U.S. FOUNDING ERA FOR AMERICA 250

As the United States gears up to celebrate its 250th anniversary (Semiquincentennial) in 2026, Coral Springs-based historian and author, Kartik Krishnaiyer, is releasing a meticulously researched book that shifts the narrative away from the traditional 13 colonies to reveal Florida’s critical, often-overlooked position during America’s formative years. “The USA at 250: How Florida Became Part […]

Ken Burns and the MAGA hissy fit over “woke” documentary –

New book on American Revolution in Florida now available from Casemate publishers

You can purchase the book here – https://amzn.to/42GIeZ0

Why Canada Never Became Part of the US- New book out next week

My short new book “Why Canada Never Became Part of the US” will be available next week – you can preorder the Kindle edition at the links below (separate for the US and Canada) or alternatively if you are a member of Kindle Unlimited you can read the book for free beginning August 12. It […]

George Washington targets East Florida: Part 1 of 4

The next four weeks on the Florida History Podcast we will be discussing General George Washington’s obsession with conquering British East Florida including the important military staging ground of St Augustine during the American Revolution. Part 1 was released Tuesday and can be found here. or you can listen below on Spotify (or click a […]

Air Florida- rapid rise and even quicker collapse

Why replacing Canadian tourism and investment with Latin American tourism and investment is unlikely to work

Long Pine Key

At Everglades National Park

Everglades National Park- Gumbo Limbo Trail

A hidden gem near the main entrance to the park.

Walking through the Anhinga Trail

At Everglades National Park.