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May 2020
15m 24s

Pocahontas

Bbc Radio 4
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Join Greg Jenner for a homeschool history lesson on Pocahontas, a Native American woman and daughter of prominent leader Wahunsenacawh, who was captured by British colonists in the 17th century and brought to England.

You’ve seen Disney’s Pocahontas, but how much of it is true? Tune in and find out.

Presented by Greg Jenner Produced by Ben Green Script by Gabby Hutchinson Crouch and Emma Nagouse Historical consultant: Dr Misha Ewen Native American Pamunkey advisor: Ethan Brown of the Pamunkey tribe.

A Muddy Knees Media production for BBC Radio 4

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