Dark Bullion is a historical podcast project that explores the Atlantic slave trade. Rather than revisiting the well-documented horrors of the trade, the project examines lesser-known themes and contradictions. The series begins in mid-17th century West Africa. AI-generated voices proved instrumental in developing this particular project.
While focused on the past, the series suggests that such knowledge might still be of use — if we’re willing to take heed.

Transcriptions (including episodes overviews) and a study guide are available for downloading at the bottom of this page. More episodes to follow…

Research Note: Dark Bullion is based on historical records, traveller accounts, and reports from European enslavers. It aims for accuracy while acknowledging conflicting interpretations among historians.

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