Miranda Kaufmann
Historian and author of Heiresses: Marriage, Inheritance and Caribbean Slavery (2025), specializing in British-Caribbean slavery and the social history of heiresses who brought slave-derived wealth to Britain.
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Oct 5, 2025 • 38min
Britain's female slaveowners: the heiresses who made fortunes from enslavement
In this fascinating discussion, historian Miranda Kaufmann, author of "Heiresses: Marriage, Inheritance and Caribbean Slavery," explores the overlooked role of women as slaveowners in Britain. She reveals how Caribbean heiresses married into the aristocracy, bringing immense wealth derived from slavery. Topics include the complexities of female inheritance, the varied involvement of these women with plantations, and personal stories like Betsy Newton's fight for freedom. Kaufmann also draws connections between past heiresses and contemporary issues of inequality.
Apr 17, 2014 • 1h 8min
African history special
Miranda Kaufmann, a historian focused on Africans in Britain, shares insights from her visit to a replica of Francis Drake's Golden Hind, highlighting the role of Africans like Diego in Tudor exploration. Gus Casely-Hayford, a cultural historian, shines a light on Timbuktu's remarkable history as a hub of cultural and intellectual achievement, and the ongoing struggles for its preservation against extremist threats. Together, they reveal the often-overlooked contributions of Africans to history and the rich legacy of Timbuktu.
