Pocahontas - The Real Story

One of the best-known stories in American history is that of Pocahontas rescuing Captain John Smith. It's even featured in a new movie, The New World ... but the image of Pocahontas in that movie, or the Disney movie of a few years ago, is far from historical accuracy. Read more about the real story of Pocahontas, and about historians' opinions of some of the myths of her life.

• Pocahontas Biography
• Myths of Women's History: Pocahontas Saves Captain John Smith
• Pocahontas Image Gallery
• More About Pocahontas