1m

Tribes Shared Information on de Soto

Richard Green

The tribes, or chiefdoms, who had long traded together, carefully observed and communicated de Soto’s abusive actions to forewarn others.

1m 30s

De Soto from the Native Perspective

Scott Pardue

The retelling of the de Soto story has been biased from a European perspective. It is time for Native Americans to offer their perspectives.

1m 30s

De Soto Expedition: Telling a Balanced Story

Scott Pardue

Scott Pardue explains the importance of telling the story of De Soto in a balanced way.

1m

De Soto Was No Hero

Richard Green

Richard Green describes two vastly different historical viewpoints about De Soto.

1m 30s

Why Didn't the Chickasaws Kill de Soto?

Richard Green

Richard Green notes historians don’t agree on the number of de Soto’s camp who were killed – from a dozen to many more.

1m

A Strategy to Lose No Chickasaw Warrior

Richard Green

Recognizing that the Spaniards were greater in number and firepower, the Chickasaws were prepared to lose a battle against them.

1m

The Chickasaws: Avoiding an Uncontrolled Confrontation

Richard Green

Green relates that while de Soto remained camped in their village, how careful the Chickasaws were to avoid doing anything to trigger violence.

2m

Chickasaws Complete the de Soto Story

Scott Pardue

Scott Pardue believes it is important for the Chickasaws to share their perspective of de Soto.