<p>It's important to recognize that black history extends beyond and before the tragic history of the Atlantic slave trade so in honour of Black History Month we wanted to share the story of Yasuke, the first non-Japanese and African Samurai.  Also, thanks to one of our listeners, find out about the city of Great Zimbabwe whose African origins were obfuscated by Europeans colonists.</p>

It's important to recognize that black history extends beyond and before the tragic history of the Atlantic slave trade so in honour of Black History Month we wanted to share the story of Yasuke, the first non-Japanese and African Samurai. Also, thanks to one of our listeners, find out about the city of Great Zimbabwe whose African origins were obfuscated by Europeans colonists.

<p>It's important to recognize that black history extends beyond and before the tragic history of the Atlantic slave trade so in honour of Black History Month we wanted to share the story of Yasuke, the first non-Japanese and African Samurai. &nbsp;Also, thanks to one of our listeners, find out about the city of Great Zimbabwe whose African origins were obfuscated by Europeans colonists.</p>

Great Zimbabwe & Yasuke, the First Black Samurai

Time Crunch is a quick history podcast. Join Felicity, who knows a lot about history, and Ben, who doesn't, on a biweekly jaunt through time. We tell stories without getting bogged down in the details, and sometimes we toss a joke in there too.

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Great Zimbabwe & Yasuke, the First Black Samurai

Great Zimbabwe & Yasuke, the First Black Samurai