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The Middle Passage's Living Cargo: Death and Revolt on the Slave Ships
In this episode, Lucas and Luna dive into the brutal reality of the Middle Passage, the horrific sea journey that carried over twelve million enslaved Africans to the Americas. They explore the crowded slave decks, the constant threat of disease and rebellion, and the stories of those who fought back — from the 1730 slave revolt on the Little George to the desperate uprisings aboard the Robert and the Don Carlos. They also examine the tragic fate of the slave ship Clarence, where an outbreak of smallpox led to a desperate quarantine that ended in tragedy. Along the way, they discuss the role…
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