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Enslaved Resistance and the Haitian Revolution
Episode 264 shifts focus from the political maneuvering of European powers and African kingdoms to the brutal reality of plantation life in Saint-Domingue. We explore how enslaved people maintained their humanity through secret religious gatherings, known as Bois Caïman, and the strategic use of marronage—escaping to form independent communities in the mountains. The episode details the lead-up to the 1791 uprising, examining the role of Vincent Ogé, a free man of color who fought for civil rights before being executed, and how his death radicalized the enslaved population. We trace the rise…
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