Chapter
The Portuguese Slave Trade in Guinea
In this episode, the speaker talks about the lesser-known aspects of the Portuguese slave trade in Guinea and how it compares to the infamous African slave trade. He sheds light on how Columbus was preoccupied with his trade dealings while people were dying on his ships.
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Columbus sent enslaved human beings back to Europe during a period where he was also victimizing them and despite regular admonishments from Royals, due to high death rates, each boat was crammed full of people as possible.
1:10:48 - 1:12:30 (01:41)
Summary
Columbus sent enslaved human beings back to Europe during a period where he was also victimizing them and despite regular admonishments from Royals, due to high death rates, each boat was crammed full of people as possible.
ChapterThe Portuguese Slave Trade in Guinea
EpisodePart Three: Christopher Columbus: Bringer of the Apocalypse
PodcastBehind the Bastards
While Columbus was negotiating with one buyer to sell all his slaves, he had boats in his harbor crammed full of people he had captured, showing the dark side of his voyages.
1:12:30 - 1:15:01 (02:30)
Summary
While Columbus was negotiating with one buyer to sell all his slaves, he had boats in his harbor crammed full of people he had captured, showing the dark side of his voyages.