The Real Story Of Pocahontas (Whose Name Was ...

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Born around 1596, Pocahontas was the daughter of the chief Powhatan. Today she is remembered as an ardent supporter of the Jamestown colonists -- but how much of this story is true? Learn more about Pocahontas in this episode.

Loin des légendes et des contes de fées, Pocahontas n'était pas qu'une princesse amérindienne. Entre alliances politiques, trahisons et rencontres bouleversantes, sa véritable histoire est celle d'une femme prise dans le tourbillon de la colonisation. Avec Lorànt Deutsch, entrez ...  Show more

You could be forgiven for thinking the Greek myth of Medusa has zero relevance to us today. Snake for hair?!

But as you'll hear in today's episode, she's a woman who was vilified for her femininity and sexuality. She was literally cast out of society for it - into a ...

When women's stories aren't being flat-out ignored from the history books, they can often be sidelined.

Well not here! Joining Kate today is the comedian and author of