Our History Is World History

4 Seasons • 15 Episodes

Stories of the Chickasaw Nation, early America and the Age of Exploration are woven together to reveal a shared narrative.

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Tupelo

S5 • E3

Chickasaw history is intertwined with the story of Tupelo and it remains deeply connected to the identity and heritage of the Chickasaw people.

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Tishomingo: The Historic Chickasaw National Capitol

S5 • E2

The Historic Chickasaw National Capitol in Tishomingo stands as a symbol of the Chickasaw Nation's fight for tribal identity and independence.

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Tribal Councils: Benjamin Franklin's Framework for Democracy

S5 • E1

Tribal council houses provided Benjamin Franklin and the newly independent United States a successful model of representative democracy.

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Treaty of Hopewell: A Broken Promise

S2 • E4

The Treaty of Hopewell was our first treaty with the U.S.

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Chickasaws as Guardians of the Valley

S3 • E1

From the early 18th century until the Revolutionary War, Chickasaw warriors served a unique role as frontier guardsmen.

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Piominko & Washington: A Friendship Cut Short

S3 • E2

In the aftermath of the Revolutionary War, many tribes faced a critical shortage of ammunition, including the Chickasaws.

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The Natchez Trace: An Ancient Footpath

S3 • E3

The Natchez Trace would become the artery of the young American republic.

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Holding Our Own in French Louisiana

S2 • E2

France arrived in North America with dreams of wealth and empire.

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Chickasaw Bluffs and Present-Day Memphis

S2 • E1

Centuries before the city of Memphis was built, the Mississippi overlook was known as the Chickasaw Bluffs.

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George Colbert - War of 1812

S3 • E4

In Year Two of the War of 1812, Colonel John Coffee led 600 troops down the Natchez Trace.

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A Promise from President Washington

S2 • E3

In July of 1794, Chickasaw leader Piominko and others journeyed to Philadelphia to meet with President Washington.

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Payamataha's Pursuit of Peace

S4 • E3

When the Revolutionary War erupted, the Chickasaws perceived the conflict as "brothers fighting brothers."

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Original Homeland in Alabama

S4 • E2

The Chickasaws lived and hunted in Alabama for thousands of years.

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Davy Crockett: An Early Supporter of Tribal Sovereignty

S4 • E1

Frontiersman Davy Crockett was a neighbor to the 19th century Chickasaw Nation and saw tribal sovereignty as the foundation of this country.

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The Battle of Fallen Timbers

S1 • E2

In the summer of 1791, attacks on settlers in the Northwest Territory intensified.

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George Washington and the Chickasaws: A Bond of Mutual Respect

S1 • E3

Soon after the Revolutionary War, Chickasaw leaders reached out to President Washington and Congress.

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Defeating De Soto in the Battle of Chicasa

S1 • E4

Forcing their way into Chickasaw territory, Hernando de Soto and his brutal band of conquistadors took over an abandoned village.

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The Lasting Historical Impact of the Chickasaws

S1 • E1

The Chickasaws’ strong position on the Mississippi River blocked the path of French colonization.

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