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Jamestown Settlers Were Cannibals and More Reasons the Colony Was Hell

Cannibals!

From cannibalism to the lack of women, Nina Strochlic on why life for the Virginia settlers was horrific.

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Published May 2 2013 4:45AM EDT

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Nina Strochlic

Nina Strochlic

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