63. Creating Sierra Leone: The Land of the Free
These former slaves have fought valiantly for the British and have been promised a new life. With things not working out in North America, eyes turn toward Africa. Could their homeland, from which the...
6 Jul 202344min
62. When Slaves Fought for the British Empire
The Boston Tea Party has occurred. War has broken out on the American continent. The British need to bolster their forces to keep hold of the 13 colonies, but to whom do they turn? Their own slaves. L...
4 Jul 202349min
61. The Black Abolitionist
Olaudah Equiano: slave, free man, captive, abolitionist, public figure, entrepreneur, successful author, family man. His life is one of the most extraordinary tales of ups and down, with more happenin...
29 Jun 202349min
60. Britain's Most Famous Slave
Olaudah Equiano is Britain's most famous slave. In many ways he lived the life which many slaves did, but in others he was totally unique. A brilliant man with extraordinary abilities, listen as Willi...
27 Jun 202337min
59. Francis Barber: Abolition, the Navy, and the Enlightenment
Francis Barber is established in Dr Johnson's household. He is his servant, but he is more than that. Their relationship is more akin to father-son, than master-servant. So how did this impact Dr John...
21 Jun 202352min
58. Dr Johnson's Black Heir
Dr Johnson is one of the most famous Brits to ever exist. A raucous, genius of a giant, he is remembered for writing the dictionary. Much less is known about his black servant and heir, Francis Barber...
20 Jun 202346min
57. Tacky's Revolt: An Atlantic Slave War
The stage is set. It's 1760 and the enslaved people of Jamaica are ready to rise up. It will begin with Tacky. William and Anita are again joined by Vincent Brown, Professor at Harvard and co-founder ...
15 Jun 202345min
56. Tacky's Revolt: Causes of the Rebellion
What was life like for enslaved people on the plantations? How did white people treat their slaves? What economic model did plantation owners operate on? William and Anita are joined this week Vincent...
13 Jun 202349min
