TED-Ed: The secret society of the Great Dismal Swamp | Dan Sayers

The Great Dismal Swamp, once considered uninhabitable, was home to hidden communities, including Indigenous Americans and Maroons, who resisted colonization and slavery. Archaeological findings reveal a self-sufficient society that thrived in secrecy. The swamp's history reflects a struggle for survival and freedom, with its communities dispersing after the Civil War.

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