Podcast
Behind the Bastards
It was described as ably describing the status quo in Columbus's home when he was born, particularly the widespread practice of slavery, specifically the trade in young girls.
slavery was deeply woven into the fabric of the Genoese economy, especially traffic and girls who were only 13 or 14 years old.
— Episode: Part One: Christopher Columbus: Bringer...
Episode: Part One: Christopher Columbus: Bringer of the Apo...
It was described as ably describing the status quo in Columbus's home when he was born, particularly the widespread practice of slavery, specifically the trade in young girls.
slavery was deeply woven into the fabric of the Genoese economy, especially traffic and girls who were only 13 or 14 years old.
Every Genoese household, even modest ones, had one or two female slaves.
Although Christianity prohibited bondage, an exception was made for these non-Christian slaves.
They were Russian, Arab, Mongol, Bulgarian, Bosnian, Albanian, and Chinese.
Slave traders and pirates sold them on a regular basis to Genoa. Occasionally, their wide net included a Christian girl whom they kidnapped and would return for a high ransom. The transactions were formal, notarized, and deeded.
Episode: Part One: Christopher Columbus: Bringer of the Apo...
It was described as a better historical account of Columbus's early life, including the prevalent practice of slavery in Genoa and his family's involvement.
Quote, slavery was deeply woven into the fabric of the Genoese economy, especially traffic and girls who were only 13 or 14 years old. Every Genoese household, even modest ones, had one or two female slaves.
Although Christianity prohibited bondage, an exception was made for these non-Christian slaves.
They were Russian, Arab, Mongol, Bulgarian, Bosnian, Albanian, and Chinese. Slave traders and pirates sold them on a regular basis to Genoa.
The personal demands that Columbus made of King Joo were far more onerous and unrealistic. He wanted a title, preferably Knight of the Golden Spurs that would permit him and his descendants to style themselves Don.
He also wished for himself the grandest title he could think of, Admiral of the Ocean Sea. With all the privileges of rank, prerogatives, rights, revenue and immunities enjoyed by the admirals of Castile.