Behind Disney’s Wash — The 1661 Barbados Slave Code

 

 

Behind “Wash”: Barbados’s 1661 Slave Code and the Atlantic Blueprint Barbados became Britain’s first slave society in the 17th century. The 1661 Barbados Slave Code legalised chattel slavery and influenced laws across the English Caribbean—and beyond. 

This 56-second trailer pairs the fiction of Washington Black with the real historical backdrop. Read more + sources: 

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The Last of the Greek Dynasty- Burried in Barabdos

 

Step into the world of Barbados and uncover its hidden gem of history. They will leave you mesmerized: Among the amazing figures who enhanced Barbados's shores, Ferdinand Paleologue of the Byzantine Empire stands as a true luminary. He represent the Greek Dynasty Buried in Barbados. 

Paleologue is just one fascinating thread in the grand tapestry of Barbadian legends. Delve deeper into the fascinating story of this island paradise and find the cast of rogues, visionaries, and pioneers who have actually formed its very essence. Like a carefully crafted mosaic, their varied characters intermingle to form the vibrant material of Barbados' past. 

So, prepare to be enthralled as you reveal the untold stories, explore the secrets, and immerse yourself in Barbados's fascinating history and pioneers who have actually formed its very essence. Like a carefully crafted mosaic, their varied characters intermingle to form the vibrant material of Barbados' past.

Be enthralled as you reveal the untold stories, explore the secrets, and immerse yourself in Barbados's fascinating history, people place and culture. 

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Beyond The Beach

 

Stories of Resilience and Triumph in Barbados. Beyond the Beach is what Barbados is besides sea, sand, and sun. Barbados is renowned for its beautiful beaches, turquoise waters, and rich plant. While the natural beauty of Barbados is undoubtedly fascinating, the island's rich history and cultural heritage is equally remarkable. Join us as we explore the history and culture of Barbados beyond its beaches. 

 

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Rogues Early Colonial History of Slavery

 

 The early colonials created the Caribbean sugar industry, and Barbados became the formost producer of sugar and rum.. It was a major export, and made Barbados the most successful plantocracy- All with the free labour of African slaves. Read about this checkered past in the book Rogues in Paradise. Get your FREE sample chapters at https://sample.roguesinparadise.com. This dates back to 1600 and the age of Discovery and Adventure When Rogues Roamed the Seas in search of treasures for the empire. 

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Chapter 23 - Rogues History of Barbados

This spirited, sometime amiusing and always tru and informative, starts with "an Ialnad Stands Alone." When the Britsh got their with ships of men to settle it and claim it fo the king, it was bare and deserted. It had It sat like a coral rock, thick with woods, sticking out of the sea and miles away from anywhere; lost, forgotten, and unwanted. 

The English settled it by fate, luck, and bad advice, and no one dared to take it. But you need to read the book Rogues in Paradise to understand this tale. 

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Discover the errors and accidents that made Barbados what it is with a unique perspective on what it meant. 

Barbados Named after the beaded fig Tree. It was the Portuguese sailor Pedro a Campus who named it the Bearded one, Barbados. 

 

The fig tree sends it roots out from overhanging branches and do look rather like a tree with a beard. 

Hence the name Barbados, the bearded one. Get more tips and insights like this with the book Rogues in Paradise.

 

Life-Lessons from Paradise: Sometimes the gems you seek are things you stumble upon. Take time to notice where you step. 

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Rogues in Paradise - Acreola Musing #5

ACE is a striking man: fit and agile, slim and tall—dressed in flowing clothes. He often wears a long-sleeved shirt that he leaves open, flapping in the breeze as he walks with long, purposeful strides through the village. His deep-brown eyes greet you with a smile. He is cheerful and charming, always obliging. He is a divious charmer who skirts on the edge of the law. He smokes a bit of dope and dabbles with cocaine. It's an expensive habit, and sometimes, he has to borrow a bit to afford his lifestyle. But, he says, "I don't trouble those who care, and only those with cash to spare." He is one of the characters of Rogues in Paradise. The hidden Patchwork of Barbados Extraordinary Ordinary Caribbean People, Rogues, Heroes in time, place, and history. Grab your Free copy of several chapters at https://sample.roguesinparadise.com