Behind the Bastards

Part One: The Accidental Genocide of the Andaman Islands

Dec 11, 2018
Ask episode
AI Snips
Chapters
Transcript
Episode notes
ANECDOTE

John Allen Chau's Death

  • John Allen Chau, a missionary, traveled to North Sentinel Island.
  • He was killed by the Sentinelese people, who rejected his proselytizing.
INSIGHT

Chau's Preparation

  • Chau's extensive preparation for his missionary trip is ironic.
  • His awareness of the islanders' hostility and isolation makes his actions more reckless.
ANECDOTE

Marco Polo's Account

  • Marco Polo described the Andamanese as savage and cruel.
  • He claimed they killed and ate foreigners, a reputation they maintained.
Get the Snipd Podcast app to discover more snips from this episode
Get the app