Episode Guide

The Atlantic Slave Trade

Name: The Atlantic Slave Trade
Released: 2012-07-05
Cast: John Green

Series: Crash Course World History

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A episode from Crash Course World History, Season 1, Episode 24.

At a Glance

Release DateJuly 5, 2012

TypeEpisode

LanguageEnglish

Series Snapshot

Seasons1

Episodes46

You Are OnEpisode 21 of 46

Synopsis

In which John Green teaches you about one of the least funny subjects in history: slavery. John investigates when and where slavery originated, how it changed over the centuries, and how Europeans and colonists in the Americas arrived at the idea that people could own other people based on skin color. Slavery has existed as long as humans have had civilization, but the Atlantic Slave Trade was the height, or depth, of dehumanizing, brutal, chattel slavery. American slavery ended less than 150 years ago. In some parts of the world, it is still going on. So how do we reconcile that with modern life? In a desperate attempt at comic relief, Boba Fett makes an appearance.

Cast

John Green

Series Binge Profile

Total Content Density: 23 hours 0 minutes (46 episodes)

Intensity Rating: Relaxed Watch - Easy viewing. Perfect for casual watches.

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