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Ep. 154 - The History of African Enslavement (Martin Plaut)

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Free Black Thought Podcast
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Mar 18, 2026
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Summary

Martin Plaut discusses his new book Unbroken Chains: A 5,000-Year History of African Enslavement , which explores overlooked history and challenges common misconceptions. Unbroken Chains: A 5,000-Year History of African Enslavement Best Book Martin’s read this year so far: The Place of Tides: A Transformative Nature Memoir of Isolation, Forgiveness, and Self-Discovery on a Remote Norwegian Island