#40 - America’s Most Fearless Tribe: The Comanche

In episode #40, we’re diving into the story of the most fearless tribe in American history—the Comanche. Known for their unmatched horsemanship and ruthless warfare, they ruled the Southern Plains with an iron grip, striking terror into anyone who crossed their path. We’ll uncover how they became a force that even the U.S. military struggled to contain, explore their legendary raids, and look at pivotal moments like the Sand Creek Massacre and their battles against the Spanish and Apache. But what led to their downfall? 00:00 - Origin Of American Tribes 04:49 - Secret Legacy of Comanche Warriors 13:37 - Advanced Bow Hunting 22:10 - Vengeance 22:31 - Origins of Comanche Nation 24:01 - Spanish vs Apache vs Comanche 28:54 - Tragic San Saba Massacre 31:27 - Historical Revisionism 35:15 - Strange and Unique Tribal Practices 37:34 - Brutal Treatment of Captives 39:23 - Rituals, Beliefs, Comanche Way of Life 49:05 - Texas Declaration of Independence 51:12 - The Infamous Fort Parker Incident 53:58 - Rise of the Texas Rangers 56:50 - Gun That Changed History 1:00:46 - Texas Rangers vs Comanche 1:03:07 - Council House Massacre: Diplomacy Gone Wrong 1:07:02 - Salt Creek Massacre 1:08:09 - Traditional Treatment Procedures 1:08:49 - Eye for an Eye 1:13:52 - Mobility and Mastery of the Plains 1:14:57 - Colonel McKenzie vs Quanah Parker 1:17:45 - Sand Creek Massacre 1:18:57 - Broken Promises 1:20:18 - Gold Rush & Diseases 1:23:17 - Training Comanche Warriors from a Young Age 1:24:22 - The Art of Buffalo Hunting 1:28:09 - Firearms that Revolutionized Warfare 1:29:57 - Spirit Talker: IsaTai 1:32:01 - Decline of the Comanche 1:34:26 - Catching Wild Horses 1:35:24 - Cynthia Ann Parker: A Captive’s Legacy 1:37:15 - Fake Promises: Treaties & Reservations