American Scandal Listen Now: American History Tellers | The Mayflower
Nov 5, 2025
Explore the gripping journey of the Mayflower, where danger loomed at every turn. Witness the captain's dilemma as he battles cracked beams and raging storms, with his crew urging him forward. Discover the untold stories of the Pilgrims that go beyond the traditional Thanksgiving narrative. Dive into America's rich history and see how these pivotal moments continue to shape our lives today.
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Pilgrims' Dangerous Departure
- In the fall of 1620 the Mayflower carried 102 people risking everything to start anew in the New World.
- Lindsay Graham frames this voyage as a dramatic human story that sets up the season's deeper exploration.
Myth Versus Brutal Reality
- The familiar Thanksgiving myth masks a darker story of conflict and violence that follows initial cooperation.
- The season promises to reveal how alliance and betrayal both shaped early American history.
Mid-Atlantic Crisis On The Mayflower
- A narrated scene aboard the Mayflower dramatizes storms, a cracked beam, and the captain's agonized decisions.
- The scene shows how tension between crew safety and passengers' demands forced risky choices at sea.