Did Pocahontas and John Smith Share Romance? - Ripley’s Believe It or Notcast Episode 16

This week on the Notcast, we dive deep into the facts behind Pocahontas and John Smith's relationship.

People
1 min
Colton Kruse
Colton Kruse
Did Pocahontas and John Smith Share Romance? - Ripley’s Believe It or Notcast Episode 16
All stories
People

While gilded retellings of the settlement of Jamestown may include a star-crossed romance between John Smith and the Native American princess, Pocahontas, history has another tale to tell.

This week on the Notcast, we discuss the true nature of the pair’s relationship. Were they lovers or even friends? And did Pocahontas really put her life on the line to save the English explorer?

For more weird news and strange stories, visit our  homepage , and be sure to rate and share this episode of the Notcast!

About The Author

Colton Kruse

Colton Kruse

Starting as an intern in the Ripley’s digital archives, Colton’s intimately familiar with the travel…

By this author

Up Close & Peculiar With Charles Blondin

Up Close & Peculiar With Charles Blondin

Hulk Hogan: Remembering a Wrestling Legend

Hulk Hogan: Remembering a Wrestling Legend

Remembering Ozzy Osbourne: A Legend Etched in Rock — and on Hollywood Boulevard

Remembering Ozzy Osbourne: A Legend Etched in Rock — and on Hollywood Boulevard

Read All Their Stories

People

Up Close & Peculiar With Charles Blondin

Would you walk across Niagara Falls?

Up Close & Peculiar With Charles Blondin

People

Hulk Hogan: Remembering a Wrestling Legend

Muscles, mustaches, and mayhem: the unbelievable life of Hulk Hogan.

Hulk Hogan: Remembering a Wrestling Legend

People

Remembering Ozzy Osbourne: A Legend Etched in Rock — and on Hollywood Boulevard

Let’s go off the rails on a crazy train of Ozzy oddities, shall we?

Remembering Ozzy Osbourne: A Legend Etched in Rock — and on Hollywood Boulevard

More on People

People

Up Close & Peculiar With Charles Blondin

Would you walk across Niagara Falls?

Up Close & Peculiar With Charles Blondin

People

Hulk Hogan: Remembering a Wrestling Legend

Muscles, mustaches, and mayhem: the unbelievable life of Hulk Hogan.

Hulk Hogan: Remembering a Wrestling Legend

People

Remembering Ozzy Osbourne: A Legend Etched in Rock — and on Hollywood Boulevard

Let’s go off the rails on a crazy train of Ozzy oddities, shall we?

Remembering Ozzy Osbourne: A Legend Etched in Rock — and on Hollywood Boulevard
All People Stories

Or Explore Our Categories

0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9

Have an Amazing Story?

At Ripley’s, we’re always in search of the unbelievable – maybe it’s you! Show us your talents. Tell us a strange story or a weird fact. Share your unbelievable art with us. Maybe even sell us something that could become a part of Ripley’s collection!

Have an Amazing Story?
Submit to Ripley’s

Read More Ripley's

Take things to the next level! Ripley’s twentieth edition annual book is full of all-new, all-true stories from around the world.

Dare to Discover book
Buy Now
Swirling Pinstripe backdrop
Ripley's Cartoon of the Day

August 13, 2025

Cartoon of the Day

Adam Sandler was once advised by his college professor to quit acting.

Ripley's Cartoon of the Day

Robert Ripley began the Believe It or Not! cartoon in 1918. Today, Kieran Castaño is the eighth artist to continue the legacy of illustrating the world's longest-running syndicated cartoon!

Read More Cartoons