Mysteries and Backstories

Hugh Glass Survived a Bear Attack, Starvation, and the Rugged Frontier


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In 1823, frontiersman Hugh Glass was mauled by a grizzly bear and abandoned by his expedition team. With a shattered leg, deep wounds, and no weapons, Glass crawled and limped over 200 miles through the wilderness to survive driven by pain, rage, and sheer will. This is the true story behind the movie "The Revenant". Forget Hollywood the real tale is far more brutal.

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Mysteries and BackstoriesBy J.J.