The Puritans were misunderstood with Lori Rogers-Stokes
From Explain Boston to Me by Lee Stabert
February 25, 2026 · 50 min · Episode 134
About this episode
This episode features historian Lori Rogers-Stokes discussing the misunderstood legacy of the Puritans in New England.
In this episode, we're reconsidering the Puritans with historian Lori Rogers-Stokes. So much to learn! And so much to unlearn! This devout group of colonists had a tremendous influence on the culture and governance of New England, and the stereotypes don't do them justice. This one is a banger!
People in this episode
Host: Lee Stabert
Guest: Lori Rogers-Stokes
Topics covered
- Puritans
- history
- New England culture
- colonial governance
- stereotypes
Keywords
- Puritans
- Lori Rogers-Stokes
- New England
- history
- colonial culture
- governance
- stereotypes
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Puritans
Places: New England
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