Hannah Durkin

Join three remarkable guests discussing deep historical and emotional themes. Lyndal Roper dives into the German Peasants' War, uncovering how radical ideas fueled this uprising and shaped collective identity. Hannah Durkin shares poignant stories of the last captives of the Atlantic slave trade, emphasizing the importance of centering enslaved voices. Masud Husain explores how neurological changes can redefine personal identity, offering insights through patient narratives. Together, they weave a rich dialogue on history, memory, and dignity.

In this enlightening discussion, historian Hannah Durkin explores the stories of the last captives of the Atlantic slave trade aboard the Clotilda, the final slave ship to reach America in 1860. Joined by Christienna Fryar, they delve into the survivors' struggles for identity and justice, linking their experiences to the civil rights movement. The conversation touches on the tragic legacy of slavery and the importance of cultural heritage, illustrating how the past continues to echo in contemporary society.

Historian Hannah Durkin discusses the last illegal voyage of the Clotilda slave ship in 1860, post-abolition slave trade statistics, challenges in enforcing anti-slavery laws, the brutal conditions of the transatlantic voyage, survivors' struggles in America, and the legacy of the Clotilda on the civil rights movement.