Behind the Bastards Part One: How the British Empire and U.S. Department of Defense Murdered an Island Paradise
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Jun 18, 2024 
Historian and podcaster Andrew Ti discusses the dark history of the Chagos Islands, exposing the British Empire and U.S. Department of Defense's exploitation for military purposes. The podcast unveils the colonial devastation, strategic importance, and sinister motives behind the actions that wiped out an island paradise founded by former slaves.
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Control of Diego Garcia
- The French and British fought over control of Diego Garcia, the largest Chagos Island.
- Control often depended on whoever had a warship present, impacting enslaved workers' lives.
Life in Chagos under British Rule
- After the Napoleonic Wars, the Chagos Islands became part of British Mauritius.
- Despite slavery, the isolated, pleasant environment led to a relatively good life, especially after emancipation.
Matriarchal Society
- The British prioritized profits, leading to a gender imbalance favoring men.
- This unintentionally resulted in a matriarchal society due to women's high value.