Ep. 18 - Historian and Author Reveals the Truth Behind a Haitian Revolution Hero

In this episode of The Ryles Report, host Richard Ryles sits down with Dr. Julia Gaffield, Associate Professor of History at William & Mary and author of I Have Avenged America.While many history books focus on Toussaint Louverture, Dr. Gaffield reveals the radical truth behind the man who actually finished the fight: Jean-Jacques Dessalines. From his strategic military brilliance in defeating Napoleon’s elite forces to his role as the founding father of the first Black Republic, we explore why Dessalines' story is the essential blueprint for freedom in the Atlantic world.What part of Dessalines’ history surprised you the most? Use the hashtag #TheRylesReport to share your thoughts and join the conversation!