{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/60032060-080e-42c5-ac26-f93fc2b4d612/65830ea67d250700163c554d?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"The Slave Revolt That Created A Country","description":"<p>Haiti was under French colonial rule in 1791 when the revolution began, resulting in the largest and most successful slave revolt in modern history.</p><p><br></p><p>It's a compelling story that deserves to be heard, and one with some incredible women at the heart of it.</p><p><br></p><p>Who were they? How did the island's vodou ceremonies help galvanise the cause? And what is their legacy today?</p><p><br></p><p>Joining Kate is Marlene Daut, author of <em>Awakening The Ashes: An Intellectual History of the Haitian Revolution</em>, to tell us more.</p><p><br></p><p>This episode was edited and produced by Stuart Beckwith. The senior producer was Charlotte Long.</p><p><br></p><p>Don’t miss out on the best offer in history! Enjoy unlimited access to award-winning original documentaries that are released weekly and AD-FREE podcasts.</p><p><br></p><p>Get a subscription for £1 for 3 months with code BETWIXTTHESHEETS1 sign up now for your 14-day free trial <a href=\"https://historyhit/subscription/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://historyhit/subscription/</a></p>","author_name":"History Hit"}