Stories about 'champ400' from the Welcome to the VPR Archive

Commentary Series

Through the Eyes of Champlain: Torture

By Mike Martin | July 9, 2009

This week, as part of VPR’s special Champlain 400 programming, commentator Mike Martin is looking through the "Eyes of Champlain." Today, he considers Champlain’s attitudes about torture and the humane treatment of prisoners.

Commentary Series

Through the Eyes of Champlain: Les “Sauvages”

By Mike Martin | July 8, 2009

This week, as part of VPR’s special Champlain 400 programming, commentator Mike Martin is looking through the "Eyes of Champlain." On Wednesday, he considers Champlain’s views about the various cultures he encountered in the New World.

Commentary Series

Through the Eyes of Champlain: Champlain and Religion

By Mike Martin | July 7, 2009

This week, as part of VPR’s special Champlain 400 programming, commentator Mike Martin is looking through the "Eyes of Champlain." Today, he considers the importance of religion in Champlain’s life and work.

Commentary Series

Through the eyes of Champlain: The French connection

By Mike Martin | July 6, 2009

As part of VPR’s special Champlain 400 programming, commentator Mike Martin is looking through the "Eyes of Champlain" all this week. Today, he considers Champlain and The French Connection.

All the Traditions

All The Traditions: Champlain 400 Music Showcase

By VPR | July 5, 2009

Celebrate the 400-year wealth of music from the Lake Champlain region with guests including Vermont songcatcher Deb Flanders, French-Canadian fiddler Lisa Ornstein and guitarist Andre Marchand, and singer/songwriter/farmer Alan Greenleaf.