Dark Bullion
Behind the scenes of the Atlantic Slave Trade

Dark Bullion is a historical audio series exploring 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 producing the project.
While focused on the past, the series also points to its continuing relevance. More episodes will follow.

See more about Dark Bullion.
Consult the downloads and external links at the bottom of this page.

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.

  1. EP01: A Portal to Oblivion Calvin Walker 14:18
  2. EP02: West African Peoples Calvin Walker 10:11
  3. EP03: Captive Markets Calvin Walker 14:42
  4. EP04: Paper Bulls Calvin Walker 13:00
  5. EP05: Women of West Africa Calvin Walker 22:07
  6. EP06: Inventory Calvin Walker 23:41
  7. EP07: Meanwhile in Europe Calvin Walker 29:36
Downloads

TRANSCRIPTIONS
Full episode transcripts PDF
English | French

AUDIO
All episodes for offline use
ZIP download

STUDY GUIDE
Comprehensive companion PDF
English | French

QUICK REFERENCE
Key figures & context per episode PDF
English | French

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