Mysteries of the Marsh Episode 5- Hungry for Power
02/08/25 • 26 min
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The Ais people of Florida were feared by Spanish explorers, their reputation shaped by tales of savagery and cannibalism. But was this truth—or colonial propaganda? This episode peels back the layers of history, exploring how myths were weaponized to justify conquest and how the real Ais people lived, thrived, and resisted invasion.
The Ais people of Florida were feared by Spanish explorers, their reputation shaped by tales of savagery and cannibalism. But was this truth—or colonial propaganda? This episode peels back the layers of history, exploring how myths were weaponized to justify conquest and how the real Ais people lived, thrived, and resisted invasion.
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