This is the first of three episodes where Jay and D take a deep dive into the business of slavery. In this episode they take a look at the wealth generated on the backs of African slaves and how slavery became a cornerstone of European economic systems.

Sources: - "Capitalism and Slavery" by Eric Williams: Investigates the relationship between the Atlantic slave trade, British economic growth, and the development of capitalism. * Williams, E. (1944). Capitalism and Slavery. University of North Carolina Press.

- "The Half Has Never Been Told: Slavery and the Making of American Capitalism" by Edward E. Baptist: Explores how slavery was integral to the development of American capitalism, with detailed economic analysis. * Baptist, E. E. (2014). The Half Has Never Been Told: Slavery and the Making of American Capitalism. Basic Books.

- "The Economic Aspect of the History of Slavery in the United States" by Ulrich Bonnell Phillips: Analyzes the economic dimensions of slavery in the U.S., including the profitability of slave labor. * Phillips, U. B. (1908). The Economic Aspect of the History of Slavery in the United States. The South Atlantic Quarterly

- "Slavery, Atlantic Trade and the British Economy, 1660-1800" by Kenneth Morgan: Examines the economic impact of the Atlantic slave trade on Britain. * Morgan, K. (2000). Slavery, Atlantic Trade and the British Economy, 1660-1800. Cambridge University Press

NYT article on The American civil War and Slavery https://timesmachine.nytimes.com/timesmachine/1863/08/22/issue.html

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In today’s episode Jay and D delve into the history of women-led slave revolts, true stories shrouded in the shadows of the past.

Historians like Dr. Rebecca Hall have meticulously unearthed evidence revealing that women were not just passive victims of oppression. They provided fierce resistance, leading rebellions against their oppressors in a bid for freedom.

Guardian Interview with Dr. Rebecca Hall https://www.theguardian.com/world/2021/may/16/secret-history-the-warrior-women-who-fought-their-enslavers

Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade Database https://www.slavevoyages.org/voyage/database

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Amidst the turmoil of the War of 1812, there exist stories often left untold. Enslaved African Americans seized a chance for freedom amidst the chaos of conflict, their narratives a powerful yet often overlooked aspect during this time.

Join Jay and D as they take a look at what this event meant for African Americans and their struggle for freedom.

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