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Slavery in Latin America and the Origins of the Spanish Language
11:12 - 16:53 (05:41)
This conversation touches on the system of slavery in Latin America and its comparison to the American South. It also delves into the origins of the Spanish language and the impact of Spanish colonialism on Latin America.
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The history of the birth of Spanish fascism is deeply intertwined with the birth of democracy, and there are valuable lessons to be learned about the complexity of war and the dangers of whitewashing history.
11:12 - 13:40 (02:28)
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The history of the birth of Spanish fascism is deeply intertwined with the birth of democracy, and there are valuable lessons to be learned about the complexity of war and the dangers of whitewashing history. This episode delves into the topic, exploring the nuances and ugly truths of this chapter in history.
ChapterSlavery in Latin America and the Origins of the Spanish Language
EpisodeBehind the Insurrections - The Birth of Spanish Fascism, Part 1
PodcastBehind the Bastards
The system of slavery in Latin America was one of the few on par with that of the U.S., but the region also exported colorism and elitism as a result, creating a complex legacy.
13:40 - 16:53 (03:12)
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The system of slavery in Latin America was one of the few on par with that of the U.S., but the region also exported colorism and elitism as a result, creating a complex legacy. Interestingly, the Spanish language itself comes from a language group dominant in Iberia, but the word for the country was stolen from the Catalans.