Before Jamestown: The Spanish Mission and Massacre in Virginia

<p>Many people believe the British were the first Europeans to settle in Virginia when they founded Jamestown, but nearly four decades earlier, there were other Europeans there. &nbsp;The Ajacan Mission was a part of Spain's efforts to convert natives to Catholicism and subsequently ally with them in their colonial efforts. &nbsp;In today's episode, we find out why the Ajacan Mission did not succeed. &nbsp;</p> <p>Read more about the Dutch revolt: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dutch_Revolt&nbsp;</p> <p>Read more about Fort San Juan: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fort_San_Juan_(Joara)&nbsp;</p> <p>Read more on Don Luis: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Don_Luis&nbsp;</p> <p>Read the Letter from Father Quiros and Father Segura: http://www.virtualjamestown.org/exist/cocoon/jamestown/fha/J1037&nbsp;</p> <p>Read the Letter From Juan Rogel: http://www.virtualjamestown.org/exist/cocoon/jamestown/fha/J1038&nbsp;</p> <p>Fife and Drum by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3748-fife-and-drum License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/</p>