The history of Jamaica: everything you wanted to know
Audra A Diptee charts the complex history of Jamaica, from the fate of its indigenous peoples through to the country’s pivotal role in the slave trade and beyond
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Published: October 30, 2023 at 7:42 AM
The Caribbean island of Jamaica has a long and complex history, from its crucial role in the transatlantic slave trade to being the birthplace of Rastafari. Here, Rhiannon Davies puts listener queries and popular search queries on the island’s history to Audra A Diptee.
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Rhiannon DaviesSection editor, BBC History Magazine
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