Reaching back across the centuries this program sheds light on historical attitudes toward human differences.
It assesses the significance of Biblical narratives including the curse of Ham in the evolution of European concepts
of race and goes on to examine the basis of institutionalized racism entwined with fervent capitalismon which the
transatlantic slave trade operated. The destruction of Americas indigenous civilizations and the dehumanization
and exploitation of Africans are studied alongside the writings of Enlightenment philosophers and historians.
Experts interviewed include Dr. Orlando Patterson of Harvard University Dr. Barnor Hesse of Northwestern and
Professor James Walvin of the University of York.