Uploaded July 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 day ago

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Pocahontas and Sacajawea are two of the most well-known Indigenous women in American history, but their real stories are often misunderstood. Pocahontas played a key role in early Jamestown’s survival and later traveled to England. Sacajawea guided the Lewis and Clark expedition across the American West, helping them navigate new territory. Both women acted as cultural bridges in times of intense change. This episode looks at their lives, myths, and lasting impact.

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