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David Olusoga is a British historian, writer, and broadcaster, known for his work on the history of race, empire, and slavery. He is a professor of public history at the University of Manchester and has presented numerous BBC documentaries, including those based on his books.
Known for: Black and British: A Forgotten History
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Black and British: A Forgotten History
A groundbreaking history that explores the long and complex relationship between Britain and people of African descent, from the Roman era to the present day. David Olusoga reveals how Black Britons have been an integral part of the nation’s story, challenging conventional narratives and uncovering forgotten histories of slavery, empire, and identity.
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Roman Britain
When most people imagine Roman Britain, they picture pale soldiers standing guard on gray walls in a northern wilderness. But the archaeological record tells another story. Evidence from sites near Hadrian’s Wall, inscriptions from York, and skeletal analyses reveal people of African descent living ...
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The Tudor and Stuart Eras
If Roman Britain shows that Black presence on the island is ancient, the Tudor and Stuart eras reveal something equally significant: the beginnings of racial consciousness. During these centuries, the numbers of Africans in Britain grew, particularly in London, where they worked as servants, musicia...
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About David Olusoga
David Olusoga is a British historian, writer, and broadcaster, known for his work on the history of race, empire, and slavery. He is a professor of public history at the University of Manchester and has presented numerous BBC documentaries, including those based on his books.
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