

Jamestown | Chief Opechancanough | 5
Nov 6, 2024
Dr. James Horn, president of the Jamestown Rediscovery Foundation and author of "A Brave and Cunning Prince," dives deep into the life of Chief Opechancanough, Powhatan's influential brother who nearly dismantled the Jamestown colony. He explores Opechancanough's strategic resistance against European colonization, examining significant events like the pivotal attack in 1622. Horn highlights the complex relationships and mistrust between Indigenous leaders and settlers, shedding light on the ongoing struggle for identity and land.
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Intro
00:00 • 6min
Opechancanough: Legacy of Resistance
05:42 • 11min
The Strategic Rise of Opechancanough's Chiefdom
16:54 • 3min
Crisis at Chickahominy
19:56 • 9min
The Complacency of Peace: Opechancanough’s Strategic Deception
28:36 • 3min
Strategic Resistance in Virginia
31:42 • 11min
Final Reflections on Jamestown and a Sneak Peek into the Transcontinental Railroad
42:20 • 3min