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The Kongo Kingdom: African Diplomacy in the Slave Trade
While we have explored the mechanics of the Middle Passage and the resistance of Maroon communities, this episode turns its gaze to the diplomatic heart of the trade: the Kingdom of Kongo. We trace the complex relationship between Central African elites and Portuguese colonizers, beginning with King Nzinga a Nkuwu’s baptism as João I in 1491. Lucas details how the Kongolese court initially viewed Christianity as a tool for statecraft and international prestige, adopting European titles, architecture, and literacy. Luna guides us through the tragic unraveling of this alliance, focusing on King…
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