Ep. 374: Ishi - Brothers of the Bow

Ep. 374: Ishi - Brothers of the Bow

Published on Oct 8
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Bear Grease
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<p data-pm-slice="1 1 []">In this episode of the <em>Bear Grease Podcast</em>, host Clay Newcomb continues the story of Ishi, known as &ldquo;The Last Stone Age Man,&rdquo; following his relocation from the small town of Oroville, California, where he emerged in 1911 to the museum in Berkeley, California. During this period, Ishi forms a remarkable friendship with Saxton Pope &mdash; the namesake of the Pope and Young Club. Archery historian Gene Hopkins joins Clay to explore Ishi&rsquo;s transition and adaptation to modern society, as well as the circumstances surrounding his tragic death.</p> <p>If you have comments on the show, send us a note to <a href="mailto:beargrease@themeateater.com">beargrease@themeateater.com</a></p> <p>Connect with&nbsp;<a href="https://www.themeateater.com/authors/claynewcomb">Clay</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.themeateater.com/">MeatEater</a></p> <p>Clay on&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/clay_newcomb">Instagram</a></p> <p>MeatEater on <a...