Dark Bullion

history, science, social · EN

The Dark Bullion audio series is a historical project that explores the Atlantic slave trade, focusing on lesser-known themes and contradictions, and its lasting impact on the systems and institutions we live with today. It begins in mid-17th century West Africa and utilizes AI-generated voices. The content is drawn from historical records, traveler accounts, and European enslavers’ reports, aiming for historical accuracy while acknowledging conflicting interpretations among historians. The project seeks to present the complexity and contradictions of the past with care, without simplification. Download the study guide from the Dark Bullion website. https://calvinwalker.cc/dark-bullion/