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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.

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    © BBCLength 15 min18 May 2020HistoryEducationalFactsTalkUKEpisodic

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    Welcome to Homeschool History

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    6-1011+HistoryEducationalFactsTalkUKEpisodic18 May 2020© BBC

    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


    © BBC |Original Episode URL. The content, artwork and advertising within this podcast is not owned or affiliated with Sound Carrot and remain the property of their respective owners.


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