Video - The Dark Legacy of the Atlantic Slave Trade

Did you know that the transatlantic slave trade was one of the darkest chapters in human history? Millions of Africans were forcibly taken from their homes and shipped across the ocean in horrific conditions. The journey, known as the Middle Passage, was so brutal that many didn't survive. Those who did were sold into slavery and forced to work in plantations under inhumane conditions. But here's a twist: some African leaders actually participated in the trade, capturing rivals to sell them to European traders. Imagine the betrayal! History is full of shocking twists, right? What other surprising historical facts do you know? Share in the comments!