The Slave Revolt That Created A Country

<p>Haiti was under French colonial rule in 1791 when the revolution began, resulting in the largest and most successful slave revolt in modern history.</p> <p>It's a compelling story that deserves to be heard, and one with some incredible women at the heart of it.</p> <p>Who were they? How did the island's vodou ceremonies help galvanise the cause? And what is their legacy today?</p> <p>Joining Kate is Marlene Daut, author of <em>Awakening The Ashes: An Intellectual History of the Haitian Revolution</em>, to tell us more.</p> <p>This episode was edited and produced by Stuart Beckwith. The senior producer was Charlotte Long.</p> <p>Don’t miss out on the best offer in history! Enjoy unlimited access to award-winning original documentaries that are released weekly and AD-FREE podcasts.</p> <p>Get a subscription for £1 for 3 months with code BETWIXTTHESHEETS1 sign up now for your 14-day free trial <a href="https://historyhit/subscription/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://historyhit/subscription/</a></p><p>Voting is now open for the Listener's Choice Award at this year's Podcast Awards! UK & Ireland listeners please place your vote on the Spotify mobile app here: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/s/xhg6PJa" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://open.spotify.com/s/xhg6PJa</a></p> <hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>