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The Slave Trade in Brazil: Gold, Sugar and Human Cost
This episode of The Atlantic Slave Trade dives into the unique and brutal history of slavery in Brazil, the largest recipient of enslaved Africans in the Americas. Lucas and Luna explore how Portugal's colony consumed nearly 5 million captives—more than any other destination. They discuss the sugar and gold cycles, the harsh conditions in mines and mills, the maroon kingdom of Palmares, and the slow road to abolition. Key figures like Zumbi, the bandeirantes, and Princess Isabel appear, along with places like Salvador, Recife, and Minas Gerais. The conversation touches on the legacy of…
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