Russell Shorto: podcast appearances and interviews

Russell Anthony Shorto, born on February 8, 1959, is an American author, historian, and journalist. He is notably recognized for his book The Island at the Center of the World, which explores the Dutch origins of New York City. This work heavily drew upon research from the New Netherland Project, now known as the New Netherland Research Center, and the New Netherland Institute, where Shorto has served as the Senior Scholar since 2013. His research has contributed significant insights into the early history of New York and its colonial roots.