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Descendants
Descendants looks into our lives and our pasts and asks how we are connected to slavery. And, in turn, who does that mean our lives are connected to?
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4.1 stars from 97 ratings
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“Much enjoyed this podcast and the way the story unfolded. Liked the links between each character, though I found the beginning very repetitive and boring at times.”
Jayeola via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
02/27/23
“This podcast has uncovered researched connections that, upon reflection, one knows intuitively must be there for most of us. Should appeal to people interested in race and equity, historians and genaeologists.”
Some fix-Keep trying via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/28/22
Engaging. Through. Goosebumps.
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“I loved this series and cantered through it in 3 sittings. Yrsa weaves the episodes together beautifully and it is incredibly well researched - I had goosebumps throughout. I’m sorry that some reviewers vehemently didn’t seem to ‘get it’. I find historical evidence & human anecdotes carefully...”Read full review »
Nicodeemus via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
11/23/21
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Published 05/28/21
Published 05/28/21
Narrated by Yrsa Daley-Ward, the poet and writer introduces us to a network of lives, each one connected in one way or another through the legacy of Britain's role in slavery.
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Published 05/28/21
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