More than jerk chicken: Jamaica

Hema and Mireille delve into the rich history of Jamaica, covering the arrival of various groups like the Tainos, Spanish, British, and immigrants from different regions. Mireille discusses the Maroon Wars, slave rebellions, emancipation from slavery, and the influence of Rastafari and Obeah on Jamaican culture. Hema dives into Jamaican cuisine, particularly the national dish of ackee and saltfish, linking it to the transatlantic slave trade and the triangular trade route.Resourceshttps://bridginghistories.com/what-you-have-shared/introduction-to-ackee-and-saltfishhttps://opm.gov.jm/symbols/national-fruit-ackee/https://www.visitjamaica.com/http://wwwchem.uwimona.edu.jm/lectures/ackee.htmlhttps://www.britannica.com/money/triangular-tradehttps://www.britannica.com/place/Jamaicahttps://www.britannica.com/topic/Rastafarihttps://www.visitjamaica.com/discover-jamaica/people-heritage/history/https://www.worldatlas.com/articles/what-is-the-ethnic-composition-of-jamaica.htmlhttps://www.encyclopedia.com/history/encyclopedias-almanacs-transcripts-and-maps/morant-bay-rebellionhttps://www.embassyofjamaica.org/https://discoveringbristol.org.uk/slavery/against-slavery/black-resistance-against-slavery/the-maroons-of-jamaica/http://www.jnht.com/disndat_people.phphttps://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/13017/JMhttps://www.thecollector.com/rastafarian-beliefs-and-ideas/https://www.bobmarley.com/history/https://www.jamaicaexperiences.com/blogs/details/article/dancehall-vs-reggae-the-difference-between-jamaica-s-two-most-popular-forms-of-musicWhat is moreish? | more·​ish ˈmōrish | informal, of food, causing a desire for moreIf you are enjoying the podcast, consider joining us on TikTok, Instagram and YouTube to continue the conversation.Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!) https://uppbeat.io/t/andrey-rossi/jerk-sauce