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Indian Givers
Book • 1988
In 'Indian Givers', Jack Weatherford highlights the profound impact of Native American cultures on the modern world.
The book covers contributions such as the influence on democratic institutions, the introduction of new foods like potatoes and tomatoes, and advancements in medicine.
Weatherford also discusses how these contributions have often been overlooked despite their transformative effects on global society.
The book covers contributions such as the influence on democratic institutions, the introduction of new foods like potatoes and tomatoes, and advancements in medicine.
Weatherford also discusses how these contributions have often been overlooked despite their transformative effects on global society.
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Mentioned in 2 episodes
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Ryan Holiday as a book that should be assigned reading to every American in high school.
Ryan Holiday as a book that should be assigned reading to every American in high school.
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Jack Weatherford on Genghis Khan and Learning From History | The Most Stoic Person In Marcus’ Life
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Sebastian Junger as a book by Jack Weatherford, focusing on the contributions of Native Americans to Western society.
Sebastian Junger as a book by Jack Weatherford, focusing on the contributions of Native Americans to Western society.
Sebastian Junger on the Wonder of Existence and the Complexity of Freedom
Mentioned by Ryan Holiday while discussing the influence of Indigenous ideas on the founding fathers.
Ryan Holiday while discussing the influence of Indigenous ideas on the founding fathers.
Jennifer Raff on the Genetic History of America
