The Soul of an Empire: The Valladolid Debate

The Valladolid Debate was Spain’s battle for its soul — a clash over the humanity of Indigenous peoples that reshaped an empire. This episode dives into the fierce arguments, the political stakes, and the haunting outcome: while Native enslavement was curbed, the door to African slavery swung wider than ever.Part of the Political Besties Network#history #currentevents This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit rejil.substack.com