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Slavery on the medieval Silk Road

History Extra podcast

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Journeys and Complexities of Slavery in Ibn Battuta's Travels

This chapter delves into the extensive travels of Ibn Battuta, portraying his experiences and interactions with female slaves during his journeys across Asia. It highlights the complex relationships between wives and slaves while examining the realities of slavery in the medieval context.

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