The Slave Forts of the Gold Coast: Castles of No Return

The Atlantic Slave Trade: Empire Built on Human Suffering — Fexingo History · May 4, 2026 · 7m · transcript

In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the fortified slave castles of the Gold Coast—Cape Coast Castle, Elmina Castle, and Fort Christiansborg—where millions of enslaved Africans were imprisoned before the Middle Passage. They trace the history from Portuguese arrival in 1471 through Dutch and British competition, focusing on the dungeons, the 'Door of No Return,' and the daily life of captives held in these fortresses. Lucas highlights the collaboration of African kingdoms like the Fante and Asante, the role of the Royal African Company, and the eventual abolitionist campaigns…