Being relocated as a large group of people will likely never be easy. In the case of the settling of Freetown, Sierra Leone, it was almost a textbook example of just how difficult it could be. Check out this episode to learn about the settling of freed, formerly enslaved people, from the American colonies, London, Nova Scotia, and Jamaica. It's a rough and rugged boatride for all.

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Meridians is a podcast created by Charlie Noble. This isn't a history or science class; it's a relaxed journey through time. I'm sifting through interesting tidbits and trying to learn something new while I'm at it. There are no sensationalized stories or conspiracy theories here—just a straightforward examination of facts. My goal is to maintain a positive perspective while honestly reflecting on our world.

The Anglo-Asanti Wars. There are so many conflicts in this episode. It shows how chaotic and wild certain times and places in our world have been. If you want to learn more about the Gold Coast of Africa or learn more about the British Empire, this one's for you.

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According to the oral history of the Asante people, the high priest Okomfo Anokye summoned the Golden Stool from the sky. The stool came down and landed at the feet of Osei Tutu. Tutu would then become the first King of the Asante people. The Golden stool has now long been a symbol of strength for the Asanti people and is represented as the centerpiece of the Flag of the Asanti.

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Meridians is a podcast created by Charlie Noble. This isn't a history or science class; it's a relaxed journey through time. I'm sifting through interesting tidbits and trying to learn something new while I'm at it. There are no sensationalized stories or conspiracy theories here—just a straightforward examination of facts. My goal is to maintain a positive perspective while honestly reflecting on our world.

This episode is about the Royal African Company and how they justified and carried out the slave trade off the Gold Coast of Africa. Slavery is sad, sick, and still happening to this day.

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Meridians is a podcast created by Charlie Noble. This isn't a history or science class; it's a relaxed journey through time. I'm sifting through interesting tidbits and trying to learn something new while I'm at it. There are no sensationalized stories or conspiracy theories here—just a straightforward examination of facts. My goal is to maintain a positive perspective while honestly reflecting on our world.

Conspiracies and stupid kings. Thats what we're dealing with in this episode. Also there's a bit about what it would have been like to be a shopkeeper in the booming London markets in the late 1600s.

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Meridians is a podcast created by Charlie Noble. This isn't a history or science class; it's a relaxed journey through time. I'm sifting through interesting tidbits and trying to learn something new while I'm at it. There are no sensationalized stories or conspiracy theories here—just a straightforward examination of facts. My goal is to maintain a positive perspective while honestly reflecting on our world.

This episode covers the first half of the reign of King Charles the 2nd of England. We've got naval warfare. A king is sent to exile. There's plague, devastating fires and much more as we cover what life was like for King Charles the 2nd, the merchant class, and what life was like for the common Londoner during this chaotic time in London's history. Strap in, its a rough and bumpy ride ahead.

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This episode covers Benjamin Franklin's life while he lived in Philadelphia. It covers his struggles starting out as a printer and his meteoric rise as a celebrity when he unlocks some of the secrets of electricity. The colonies are increasingly becoming more hostile against England. The French are at war with England in the colonies and Franklin is caught in the middle of all of this.

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In this episode, we explore the fascinating early life of Benjamin Franklin, one of America’s most iconic figures. From his birth in Puritan Boston to his early days as a printer’s apprentice, discover how young Franklin shaped his intellect and ambitions. Dive into his bold experiment as a teenage writer, creating the pseudonymous “Silence Dogood” letters, which critiqued colonial authority and advocated for freedom of speech—all while keeping his identity hidden.

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