In the mid-'90s, Disney decided to it was time to move on from fairy tales and adapt a historical princess. Pulling from American history rather than the Old World this time around, "Pocahontas ...

This engraving is the only known portrait of Pocahontas rendered from life. During her stay in England, Dutch engraver Simon van de Passe captured her likeness and recorded that she, like the ...

Unlike other Disney princesses, Pocahontas was a real person who lived in present-day Virginia in the 1600s. Rutgers University historian Camilla Townsend said Pocahontas wasn’t a sexualised ...

Although Disney princesses seem to live happily ever after ... In her drive to bring peace between Native Americans and English settlers, Pocahontas’ hand first cliff dive has an impressive ...

Pocahontas and John Smith Enjoying a New ... Princesses Getting Ready for a Night Out Several Disney princesses are depicted in a fun, modern scene where they are getting dressed up for a night ...

Seventeen has mocked up what Belle, Pocahontas and Snow White's Instagram ... There are no official Instagram accounts for Disney Princesses (although you can follow @Disney) but these fictitious ...

Despite the fervent wishes of many children, being a Disney princess is not all it’s cracked ... and potential severe injuries caused by Pocahontas’ cliff diving. “Surprisingly, however ...

One of the biggest attractions at Disney theme parks is meeting the real-life princesses. Known as "face characters," the princesses not only have to look the part, but they need to know quotes ...

As for Pocahontas, viewers see her jump off a ... that Disney should pay more attention to the well-being of its princesses. “Disney must consider interventions to overcome these health ...

Thought we’d reached peak Disney ... Angelo’s Pocahontas dress takes a similar line with its fitted body flowing into a gentle kick-flare. The Native American princess’ iconic tunic gets ...