Brooke Newman
Associate professor of history and historian of early modern Britain and the British monarchy, specializing in the history and legacies of slavery and author of The Crown's Silence.
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Mar 29, 2026 • 48min
How deeply was the British Crown involved in the transatlantic slave trade? With author of The Crown’s Silence, Brooke Newman
Brooke Newman, associate professor and historian of the British monarchy who wrote The Crown’s Silence, explores archival evidence linking monarchs from Elizabeth I to the 19th century with the transatlantic slave trade. She discusses royal financing, naval protection, symbolic branding, archival silences, debates over apologies and reparations, and how this history reshapes Britain’s narrative.
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May 5, 2023 • 26min
Charles in charge
Brooke Newman, an associate professor of history, delves into the complex dynamics surrounding King Charles' coronation. She highlights the public's ambivalence toward the monarchy amidst socio-economic challenges and royal scandals. The conversation shifts to the historical roots of the monarchy, its evolving role in democracy, and Charles' struggles to modernize while facing scrutiny over colonial legacies. With a mix of humor and critical analysis, Newman navigates the monarchy's deep-seated traditions against contemporary expectations.
Jul 26, 2024 • 1h 9min
Episode 9: The Sugar
Mary Draper, an expert on Caribbean plantation societies, discusses Antigua's unique ecological and social challenges. Andrew O'Shaughnessy, a historian of the British Caribbean, highlights Jamaica's pivotal role in Britain's economy and imperial strategy. Trevor Bernard explores the stark social inequalities in Jamaica's settler society rooted in slavery. Brooke Newman delves into Jamaica's demographics and wealth dynamics, emphasizing the lethal nature of sugar production and its reliance on the brutal transatlantic slave trade.
