Economic History

The Shadowy Speculators: Unmasking the Owners of Slave Ships

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Owners of Slave Ships: Unveiling the Profiteers of the Human Cargo

The year is 1780. The air hangs thick and heavy with the scent of salt and something far more sinister. On the bustling docks of Bristol, England, a ship, the Zong, prepares for its grim voyage. Most tales of the transatlantic slave trade focus on the brutal chains, the horrific Middle Passage, and the enslaved … Read more

The Fading Echo of the Dowry: A Shifting Landscape in America and Europe

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The Decline of the Dowry in America and Europe: A Historical Shift

In centuries past, the exchange of a dowry was a cornerstone of marriage across much of America and Europe. Far from a simple gift, it was a complex economic and social transaction, often a prerequisite for matrimony, shaping family alliances and individual destinies. Yet, as we observe the modern landscape, the once-vibrant tradition of the … Read more