What Happened in 1634

John Stone is Killed by Western Niantic, in Retaliation for Atrocities he Committed Against Native Americans

In 1634, John Stone, a smuggler, privateer, and slaver, and seven of his crewmen were killed by the Western Niantic, tributary clients of the... Read more

Rembrandt Paints Artemisia

Artemisia Receiving Mausolus' Ashes (also known as Sophonisba Receiving the Poisoned Cup) is a painting by the Dutch master Rembrandt. It is housed... Read more

Wallenstein Assassinated in Cheb

In December Wallenstein retired with his army to Bohemia, around Pilsen. Vienna soon definitely convinced itself of his treachery, a secret court... Read more

Battle of Nördlingen (1634)

The Battle of Nördlingen (Spanish: Batalla de Nördlingen; German: Schlacht bei Nördlingen; Swedish: Slaget vid Nördlingen) was fought on 27 August... Read more

Pequots Send Messenger Promising Tribute to Massachusetts Bay Colony Deputy Governor, Roger Ludlow

In 1634 the the Pequots initiated peace negotiations with the Massachusetts Bay Colony. They wanted the English to re-establish trade and arbitrate... Read more

Massachusetts Bay/Pequot Treaty is Negotiated, but Never Ratified by Pequot Council

Before the war's inception, efforts to control fur trade access resulted in a series of escalating incidents and attacks that increased tensions on... Read more