CANNIBALISM at Jamestown: The Starving Time

In the winter of 1609-1610, the settlers of Jamestown, Virginia experienced a devastating period of starvation, now referred to as "The Starving Time."
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[monkeypod]

I have several ancestors that were there. One died in 1610 and probably starved. The other died in 1622 and was likely killed by the Powhatan massacre of 1622. Those were a tough times.

[erv]

I've been to Jamestown during my road trip last year, it's indeed a fascinating story. Thanks for sharing it with us!

[latezwilliams]

Ive read and heard of this story several times but you tell it so uniquely... the passion and production gives it an entirely different feel. Thanks so much!!!

[ethank]

Really enjoying your videos. I'm heading to VA this summer to hit Williamsburg, Jamestown and Yorktown with my dog! I hear these are great places to explore with your hound. I love American History! Keep up the good work!

[burningsandsexploration]

I wonder how things would have turned out if the settlers would have came in peace and respect for the indigenous peoples. I tend to think that the natives would rather have allowed them to co-inhabit the land and share knowledge than they way the settlers came and just took the land and whatever they wanted. How would you feel if you went to the store one day only to come to your home where your family has lived for generations to find squatters there with their feet up on your coffee table, watching your tv, eating your food and telling you that you had to leave because it was their's now. You might tend to shoot an arrow through their heart, too. The natives would have probably been more apt to help them find a suitable place to set up camp and taught the settlers how to survive if the settlers had asked instead of bullying.

[Noctua]

Im born and raised in Hampton va. My family tree goes back to the original settlers. Thats very cool you did a video out here

[Teko_Tekor]

Interesting story as always and beautiful telling. The storyteller is gripping.

[gregorybumgardner]

The first endentured servants of 1607 died from some of the things listed but starvation was not one of them. They did have limited rations before the next supply ships arrived.

[sunnydayzie]

Can you imagine the trauma of those who survived this? It' s like the Donner party. :( Most likely those who were eaten were predeceased. Death was rampant so they really didn't need to kill one another in order to eat them..they just ate the dead. It's really appalling what people used to endure and what we complain about today. I'm descended from Mary Chilton who came over as a 13 year old on the Mayflower. That first year half of them died. These colonists knew full well that to go to a colony brought a high probability of death.

[Nikodim]

that's an amazing tour! Thanks a lot for this story. Keep on making videos. You're the best.

[musketbal]

My ancestor, Phillip Conner left London on Jan.2nd., 1634 for Jamestown on the Ship the Bonventre captained by James Rickover. Was a indentured servant to William Burbage for a period of 8 years. He and his wife, Jane Skinner and children moved to Accomack, Virginia. Several years latter the family moved to the Marumska area on the Eastern Shore of Maryland, Somerset County. The Conner family still lives in the same area they first settled.

[jacobdriscoll]

I love these glimpses into the dark corners of history. Unthinkably tragic what must've been going through the mind of whoever was chopping at that girl's skull. Thanks for this.

Also gotta respect that arm game. Sun's out? Guns out!

[bw]

Having attended 4th grade in1960s Va, Jamestown was a big deal in Va history teaching. We got to go on a field trip there and Williamsburg....geeat learning experience

[ameliamorton]

Thank you!! Such a great video! God bless.

[fabiano]

Dear Bridget. Thanks for the interesting Video! Keep up the good work.

[cryptiecreep]

I think about her a lot. Looking at Jane's facial reconstruction, she could have been any girl I went to school with. It just makes me wonder...what was her name? Was she quiet or restless or brave or did she cling to her dreams of a better life? I know I'll never know and it drives me nuts.

[lawoull.]

Awesome...I would love to see historical places such as...💖

[effeojnedib]

We just had our annual "fright fest" at Jamestown. They have pirates handing out candy on the ships and within the re-constructed fort. It's the coolest place for a Halloween party. If you visit here, allow a day each for Jamestown, Colonial Williamsburg, Yorktown and Busch Gardens. Also, Mariners Museum is in nearby Newport News, along with a few other attractions that a tourist could compile into a day. Most of the chain restaurants in Williamsburg/James City County are terrible. So make alternate plans for picnics. Watch out for deer on ALL roads and highways. Especially at night.

[amandajo]

Fantastic video! Really well done. Gave me the feels. Had me crying over my ramen noodles. Thankful to eat! 😢🍜

[Madseasonx]

Read "The Otherside of History The True story of Pocahontas" written by her tribe from their sacred oral history. Author is Dr Linwood "Little Bear" Custalow and Angela L Daniel. Amazing read. Much darker than the disney version..poor girl had a rough and short life.