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Research links British crown symbol to enslaved Africans
Recent research has uncovered that enslaved Africans were branded with a mark featuring the British Crown symbol, linking the monarchy directly to the brutality of slavery. The study, which documents over 13,000 individuals and hundreds of institutions involved in Britain's slave trade from 1563 to 1807, reveals detailed evidence of such branding practices by the South Sea Company, including instructions for enslaved Africans to be marked on the shoulder. Experts highlight the historical connection between the monarchy and slavery, emphasizing its ongoing relevance, while some nations continue to seek reparations for the legacy of the transatlantic slave trade.
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