Forgotten history of slavery

The Hidden Roots of Global Slavery: White Slavery and What History Books Leave Out

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The Hidden Roots of Global Slavery: White Slavery and What History Books Leave Out

Introduction: Story You Haven’t Heard When people think of slavery, they often picture the transatlantic slave trade that brought millions of Africans to the Americas beginning in the 1600s. In the U.S., the year 1619 is frequently cited as the “beginning” of slavery. But the truth is far older, broader, and far more complex. Long … Read more

The Forgotten Horrors: Tippu Tip and the East African Slave Trade

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The Forgotten Horrors: Tippu Tip and the East African Slave Trade

The West African Trans-Atlantic slave trade is a well-documented chapter in history, but it often overshadows the equally brutal and enduring East African slave trade conducted by Arab Muslims. This trade, which lasted for centuries, resulted in the sale of millions of African men, women, and children into bondage. At the center of this grim … Read more