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Audra A Diptee charts the complex history of Jamaica, from the fate of its indigenous peoples through to the country\u2019s pivotal role in the slave trade and beyond <\/p>

By Rhiannon Davies\n \t\t<\/p>

Published: Monday, 30 October 2023 at 07:42 AM<\/p>

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The Caribbean island of Jamaica has a long and complex history, from its crucial role in the transatlantic slave trade to being the birthplace of Rastafari. Here, Rhiannon Davies puts listener queries and popular search queries on the island\u2019s history to Audra A Diptee.\n<\/span><\/p>\n\n

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