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Hardcore HistoryFeb 10, 2000
“Imagine Kevin Costner's famous movie dances with wolves, where he spends the whole movie getting closer to these Native American tribes, only to find out that they're not as barbaric.”
Sentiment: Deep Dive
Trigger: historical representation of tribes
For: Historians and those interested in cultural studies
Key quote: “Imagine Kevin Costner's famous movie dances with wolves, where he, you know, spends the whole movie getting closer to these Native American tribes, only to find out that they're not as barbaric and, you know, in some ways they have a higher culture than our own modern one.”
The host mentions 'Dances with Wolves' to illustrate how historical narratives often romanticize tribal societies, similar to the portrayal of Native Americans in the film. This comparison highlights the complexities of cultural representation and the biases inherent in historical accounts.