Strictly Facts: A Guide to Caribbean History and Culture
Alexandria Miller
122 episodes
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Send us a text message and tell us your thoughts. Sacred land, contested memory, and a centuries-long fight for sovereignty, this conversation with Dr. Garrey Dennie traces the deep antiquity of the Kalinago in St. Vincent, their transformation into a maritime powerhouse, and the strategic choices that delayed European domination for generations. Instead of a single “first contact,” we explore two: the catastrophic arrival of Europeans and the liberatory meeting of Kalinago communities with A...
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Send us a text message and tell us your thoughts. Sacred land, contested memory, and a centuries-long fight for sovereignty, this conversation with Dr. Garrey Dennie traces the deep antiquity of the Kalinago in St. Vincent, their transformation into a maritime powerhouse, and the strategic choices that delayed European domination for generations. Instead of a single “first contact,” we explore two: the catastrophic arrival of Europeans and the liberatory meeting of Kalinago communities with A...
How One Pregnant Woman Helped Lead a Revolution: The Story of Lumina Sophie
Strictly Facts: A Guide to Caribbean History and Culture
11 minutes
8 months ago
How One Pregnant Woman Helped Lead a Revolution: The Story of Lumina Sophie
Send us a text message and tell us your thoughts. Dive into the extraordinary story of Lumina Sophie (1848-1879), a lesser-known yet powerful figure in Caribbean history, as we explore her inspiring journey during a time of revolutionary fervor. Born in a post-emancipation Martinique, Sophie defied traditional gender roles by leading a revolt for liberation while pregnant, embodying the spirit of resilience and unwavering courage. As we discuss the historical context of her actions, we...
Strictly Facts: A Guide to Caribbean History and Culture
Send us a text message and tell us your thoughts. Sacred land, contested memory, and a centuries-long fight for sovereignty, this conversation with Dr. Garrey Dennie traces the deep antiquity of the Kalinago in St. Vincent, their transformation into a maritime powerhouse, and the strategic choices that delayed European domination for generations. Instead of a single “first contact,” we explore two: the catastrophic arrival of Europeans and the liberatory meeting of Kalinago communities with A...
