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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

I learned about slavery from Hollywood. Why is French cinema so slow to depict our own colonial crimes?

France's involvement in the transatlantic slave trade led to 1.38 million deported individuals in at least 4,220 documented expeditions, yet these stories remain largely absent in French media.
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fromABC7 Los Angeles
3 weeks ago

Diving into history: National Geographic Explorer unearths slave ship stories in 'Into The Depths'

While ships like the Mayflower and Titanic are remembered, few can name the 12,000 vessels that transported enslaved Africans during the Middle Passage.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
7 months ago

Majority back British Museum exhibit on transatlantic slave trade

The YouGov poll indicates a strong desire from the public for the British Museum to showcase a permanent exhibition on the transatlantic slave trade, with 53% in favor. This reflects a broader recognition of the importance of understanding Britain's historical role.
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