Slavery Routes(2018)
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Season 1
4 episodes • 2018
Season 1
4 episodes • 2018
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 476-1375: Beyond the Desert | Apr 29, 2018 | 0.0 |
| 2 | 1375-1620: For All the Gold in the World | Apr 29, 2018 | 0.0 |
| 3 | 1620 -1789: From sugar to rebellion | Apr 29, 2018 | 0.0 |
| 4 | 1789-1888: Slavery's new frontiers | Apr 29, 2018 | 0.0 |
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