Michael Jarvis

Michael Jarvis, a historian and archaeologist known for his extensive work on Bermuda, reveals the island's surprising significance in colonial America. He discusses how Bermuda became England’s first profitable plantation by pioneering tobacco cultivation and using enslaved labor. With insights from his 14 years of archaeological work, he highlights Bermuda's role in supplying Jamestown and its influence on early colonial practices. Jarvis argues that far from being a mere footnote, Bermuda is a crucial cornerstone of America's origin story.