There have been a number of (in)famous mutinies throughout history, but perhaps none was harrowing, as human, as that of the Spanish schooner-turned-slaver, La Amistad. One fateful day in 1839, her human cargo cast off their proverbial and literal shackles and revolted against their overseers. A series of court cases ensued in the United States, but would the captives be found guilty of murder or would they get off Scott free? Find out in this week's all new episode! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/historylovescompany/support
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- Show
- FrequencyUpdated weekly
- Published29 August 2024 at 19:39 UTC
- Length9 min
- RatingClean