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

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Podcast: [Free Black Thought Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/free-black-thought-podcast-6463573)
Published: 2026-03-18T14:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://freeblackthought.substack.com/podcast
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## Resource

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

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