About this episode
The episode explores the discovery of ancient rum bottles in England and their connection to the history of enslaved people in Barbados.
Deep in the cellars of one of England’s grandest country homes, covered in dirt and cobwebs, lay dozens of bottles of ancient rum. Their discovery set off a frenzy among collectors vying to own the oldest rum in the world. But where did they come from and who produced them? Sealed inside was the story of an enslaved people in one of the first overseas colonies of the British Empire - Barbados. This podcast is a co-production of ABC Australia and CBC Podcasts.
Topics covered
- ancient rum
- colonial history
- enslavement
- collectors
- British Empire
Keywords
- ancient rum
- Barbados
- British Empire
- enslaved people
- collectors
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: ABC Australia, CBC
Places: England, Barbados
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