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Ep: 652: Hunting History

The MeatEater Podcast

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Survival and Sacrifice: The Donner Party's Gruesome Journey

This chapter explores the harrowing experiences of the Donner Party during their ill-fated migration, emphasizing the dire conditions and harsh realities they faced. It highlights their desperate survival decisions, including cannibalism, and reflects on historical perceptions that portray them as both victims and heroes. The narrative weaves together personal accounts and archaeological findings, shedding light on the complex dynamics of survival amid tragedy.

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