71. Nazis, reparations, and laws 'just for the English to see'

The podcast episode addresses listener questions about slavery across different empires and historical periods. It begins with a discussion on Zanzibar's role in the Arab slave trade, highlighting Tipu Tip's involvement and the continuation of slavery in the Gulf until the 1970s. The hosts then explore the complexities of reparations for countries impacted by slavery, referencing the Netherlands' approach of investing in restoration work in former colonies. They also examine the Portuguese Empire's significant role in the slave trade, particularly between Mozambique and Brazil, noting the horrific conditions and high mortality rates of these voyages. The discussion extends to other European empires, including Spain and France, and their involvement in the slave trade, as well as comparisons between slavery in North America and Britain. Finally, the hosts touch on modern slavery, citing the example of Yazidi women enslaved by ISIS.