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Episode 81 - Voices of England: How slavery shaped the nation
Episode 81 - Voices of England: How slavery shaped the nation
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30 minutes
Released:
Oct 15, 2020
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Podcast episode
Description
Every October, Black History Month celebrates the many achievements of black Britons throughout the centuries. But it also encourages us to look at Britain's dominant role in transatlantic slavery, and to understand the legacies of the trade that still shape our world today. We’re joined by Professor of History and Memory of Slavery at the University of Bristol, Olivette Otele, to find out more.
To discover more about slavery connections to English Heritage sites, go to www.english-heritage.org.uk/learn/research/slavery
To discover more about slavery connections to English Heritage sites, go to www.english-heritage.org.uk/learn/research/slavery
Released:
Oct 15, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode
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