Earliest African slaves in Mexico were beaten, shot and riddled with disease, study finds

Some of the earliest people forced into slavery in Latin America in the 16th century have been revealed, shedding light on their tragic lives.  Three male skeletons were unearthed in a mass grave on the grounds of Hospital Real de San José de los Naturales, an early colonial hospital in Mexico City.  Analysis of their … Read more

DEBORAH ROSS: What if Africans had colonised Britain and we were slaves?

Noughts + Crosses Thursday, BBC1  Rating: The Trouble With Maggie Cole Wednesday, ITV Rating: Noughts + Crosses is an adaptation of Malorie Blackman’s novel for young adults, so why it’s being shown on a Thursday at 9pm rather than in the Doctor Who slot, I cannot say. All I can say is that the conceit, which … Read more