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Ah, Bermuda. Small, sunny yet frequently stormy – this small ensemble of islands has done quite a lot in its 700-year history. Despite the uphill battle posed by its limited resources, the early colonists of Bermuda quickly made a success of it; first by specialising in tobacco, then shipbuilding, salt, and international finance later on. Tune in to find out more about how this small agglomeration of islands tells a rather big story.
By The National Histories PodcastAh, Bermuda. Small, sunny yet frequently stormy – this small ensemble of islands has done quite a lot in its 700-year history. Despite the uphill battle posed by its limited resources, the early colonists of Bermuda quickly made a success of it; first by specialising in tobacco, then shipbuilding, salt, and international finance later on. Tune in to find out more about how this small agglomeration of islands tells a rather big story.