Did Pocahontas and John Smith Share Romance? - Ripley’s Believe It or Notcast Episode 16

This week on the Notcast, we dive deep into the facts behind Pocahontas and John Smith's relationship.

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September 24, 2019 1 min

Did Pocahontas and John Smith Share Romance? - Ripley’s Believe It or Notcast Episode 16

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While gilded retellings of the settlement of Jamestown may include a star-crossed romance between John Smith and the Native American princess, Pocahontas, history has another tale to tell.

This week on the Notcast, we discuss the true nature of the pair’s relationship. Were they lovers or even friends? And did Pocahontas really put her life on the line to save the English explorer?

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