Lions Led By Donkeys Podcast Episode 238 - King Phillip's War Part 1: That Isn't How Dead Bodies Work
Dec 12, 2022
Dive into the apocalyptic saga of King Philip's War, often overlooked in American history. The hosts blend humor with heavy topics, sharing personal connections to this intense colonial conflict. They explore the struggles faced by settlers and Native Americans, revealing harsh realities amidst early colonial life. Witty anecdotes about desk chairs and critiques of Belgium add a light touch. Tensions ignite with failed negotiations and cultural misunderstandings, setting the stage for a gripping tale of resistance and conflict.
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Scale Of The Conflict
- King Philip's War was the most apocalyptic war in early American history measured per capita for Native peoples.
- The conflict represented a last real chance for indigenous resistance to settler colonial expansion.
Samoset's English Greeting
- Samoset greeted the Plymouth settlers in near-unaccented English after previously being kidnapped and forced to learn the language.
- That prior contact and translation experience shaped early trade and diplomacy with colonists.
Demographics Preceded Violence
- The 1615–1616 disease outbreaks (the Great Dying) massively reduced native populations before sustained colonization.
- That demographic collapse created 'shatter zones' which prevented Indigenous recovery as settlers kept taking land.