Santiago, Atlantik
- Episode aired Sep 27, 2019
During the 15th century, the Portuguese built an empire here. It was the beginning of the plantation economy, which was based on cheap labour. Santiago gained a central role in the slave tra... Read allDuring the 15th century, the Portuguese built an empire here. It was the beginning of the plantation economy, which was based on cheap labour. Santiago gained a central role in the slave trade between Europe, Africa and the Americas.During the 15th century, the Portuguese built an empire here. It was the beginning of the plantation economy, which was based on cheap labour. Santiago gained a central role in the slave trade between Europe, Africa and the Americas.