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Belgium's Forgotten Caribbean Colony: Suriname's Legacy
While the Congo Free State dominates conversations about Belgian colonialism, Belgium also held a significant stake in Suriname for nearly three centuries. This episode explores the complex history of Dutch Guiana under Belgian economic and political influence, particularly through the lens of the Society of Antwerp Merchants and the broader dynamics of the transatlantic slave trade involving figures like Jan de la Haye. We examine how Belgian capital intertwined with Dutch colonial administration to shape the labor systems, cultural identities, and social hierarchies of Suriname. From the…
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