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Slave Trade in the Indian Ocean: Zanzibar's Dark Legacy
This episode explores the often-overlooked East African slave trade centered on Zanzibar. Lucas and Luna delve into how the Omani Sultanate transformed the island into a hub for the global trade in enslaved people, moving millions from the interior to plantations and markets across the Indian Ocean. They discuss key figures like Sultan Said bin Sultan, who shifted his capital to Zanzibar to control the trade, and Tippu Tip, the notorious trader and plantation owner. The episode covers the brutal conditions of the caravan routes, the integration of slaves into Zanzibari society, and the…
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