The National Geographic podcast "Into The Depths" aims to illuminate the history of the vessels involved in the transatlantic slave trade, an aspect frequently neglected in historical narratives. Host Tara Roberts, a diver and storyteller, has dedicated her efforts to exploring shipwrecks in the Atlantic Ocean, seeking to reveal the human stories behind the estimated 1.8 million Africans who perished during the Middle Passage. The podcast underscores the need for a comprehensive understanding of this dark chapter in history, connecting diverse continents and acknowledging legacy and trauma.
While ships like the Mayflower and Titanic are remembered, few can name the 12,000 vessels that transported enslaved Africans during the Middle Passage.
Tara Roberts, a National Geographic Explorer, dives to shipwrecks to uncover stories of the transatlantic slave trade, preserving a critical part of history.
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