When Jonathan Dickinson washed ashore in Florida in the late 1600s, history books told us to expect brutality, suffering… and cannibals.

But what if that’s not what actually happened?

In this episode of This Is Legends of Yesterday, we unravel the strange contradictions surrounding Dickinson’s shipwreck and his encounters with Florida’s Indigenous people—who, according to his own account, treated him not as prey, but as a human being. So where did the cannibal legend come from? And why did this story become the version that survived?

Join us as we question colonial narratives, separate fear from fact, and explore the uncomfortable possibility that history may have gotten this one very, very wrong.Ghostly? Not this time.Unsettling? Absolutely.True? You’ll have to listen to find out.This episode of This Is Legends of Yesterday includes discussion of the following sensitive topics:-Slavery and enslavement-Racism and colonial violence-Dehumanization of Indigenous peoples-Cannibalism (historical claims and myths)-Descriptions of insects and arachnidsThese topics are discussed in a historical and educational context, but may be distressing or uncomfortable for some listeners. Listener discretion is advised.Have stories? SEND THEM TO US!!Send it in: [email protected]’t forget to subscribe and click the bell for more stories from the past!SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/@UCDaOMCcYERp3Q6vGp2f899Q WEAR US: https://thisisimprovshop.com/HOSTS:Alexandra Zadak Angelica Zadak MORE STORIES:SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/7IkIZqFfW9VWkmmCkGqdUO?si=910ba70bfc0648b1WEBSITE:https://www.thisisimprov.com/FOLLOW US:Instagram: / thisislegendsofyesterdaypod