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The Maroon Code: Why the British Empire Couldn't Stop Them
Published 2 months, 3 weeks ago
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The British Empire had a secret they tried to bury in the limestone of the Blue Mountains. In this deep-dive documentary, we explore the true history of the Maroon Kingdoms—a sovereign nation that existed inside a colony. From the "Living Forest" tactics of Queen Nanny to the unexplained mystery of the Copper Plate, this is the history of the Caribbean they didn't teach you in school.
How did a band of rebels defeat the most powerful military force on Earth? We analyze the forensic evidence of the Maroon Wars (1720–1739), the strategic use of the abeng communication network, and the "Great Betrayal" of the 1738 Peace Treaty.