Subject

transatlantic slavery

2 records filed under this subject

Traces of Igbo Names from the Slave Ships

The Atlantic slave trade, despite its vast erasure of African identities, left behind fragments like names that offer glimpses into the lives of the people stolen from their homelands. Some of these names preserved in historical records belonged to Igbo individuals who were intercepted by anti-slavery patrols before reaching the Americas. The African Origins project…

Slavery in Africa and the Spanish Slave Trade at Bonny

Slavery played a significant role in African history, influencing societies, economies, and interactions with European powers. While many African kingdoms traditionally practiced slavery for domestic purposes, the arrival of European traders changed the nature of this system. The transatlantic slave trade turned human lives into commodities, fueling wars, wealth, and suffering. This article explores the…