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You thought your family road trips were painful? In this gripping episode, hosts Emily and Caroline delve into the harrowing story of the Donner Party, a group of American pioneers who faced unimaginable hardships while traveling westward in the 1840s. They discuss the series of unfortunate decisions that led the the struggles they encountered and the horrific acts that ensued as they fought for survival. Through detailed historical recounts and personal reflections, this episode sheds light on human resilience and the terrifying extremes of survival. Join us as we unpack one of history's most haunting tales of desperation and endurance.

Sources:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manifest_destiny

https://www.history.com/topics/19th-century/westward-expansion

https://www.history.com/news/donner-party-route-cannibalism

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Donner_Party#:~:text=The%20Donner%20Party%2C%20sometimes%20called,Desert%20in%20present%2Dday%20Utah.

https://www.britannica.com/topic/Donner-party

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