EPISODE · Sep 18, 2022 · 53 MIN

The Donner Party

from A Popular History of Unpopular Things · host Kelli Beard

A look at the historical context and events of the Donner Party, where a crew of 87 emigrants heading to California took a disastrous shortcut that forced them to engage in cannibalism to survive.Intro and Outro music credit: NedricWant to start your own podcast? Click this link to get set up with Buzzsprout and you'll get a $20 credit to sign up!Support the showIntro and Outro music credit: Nedric | Yello KakeFollow me on Instagram for episode updates! @beardhistoryIf you want to support the show, donate to the cause at Buy Me a Coffee

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