History of the Caribbeans | Exploring Resilience and Culture

Join Caribbean history experts Joe & Kevin as they uncover the #1 Caribbean History & Culture  Podcast powerful stories, cultural legacies, and untold truths that shaped the region in History of the Caribbeans: Tales of ...more

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May 21, 2026 00:02:25
THE HISTORY BEHIND JAMAICAN FOOD: Jerk Chicken and Jerk Pork — The Smokeless Pit | Part 4 | The Hidden Cooking Method That Protected the Maroons

THE HISTORY BEHIND JAMAICAN FOOD: Jerk Chicken and Jerk Pork — The Smokeless Pit | Part 4 | The Hidden Cooking Method That Protected the Maroons

Our latest video explores the traditional methods of preparing authentic jerk, focusing on jerk pork. This outdoor cooking technique, essential for food preservation, showcases...

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May 21, 2026 00:18:21
Reggae Dancehall Pioneers: Jimmy Cliff | The Harder They Come, Island Records & Reggae's First Movie Star

Reggae Dancehall Pioneers: Jimmy Cliff | The Harder They Come, Island Records & Reggae's First Movie Star

From rural St. James Parish to the Kingston streets of The Harder They Come — the full story of Jimmy Cliff, his early career...

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May 21, 2026 00:33:40
JAMAICAN GANGSTER: Willie Haggart — The Dancehall Kingpin Who Built a Business Empire

JAMAICAN GANGSTER: Willie Haggart — The Dancehall Kingpin Who Built a Business Empire

William Augustus Moore was born in the concrete towers of Arnett Gardens — one of Kingston's most volatile garrison communities — and died on...

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May 20, 2026 00:02:25
THE HISTORY BEHIND JAMAICAN FOOD: Jerk Chicken and Jerk Pork — The Wild Boar Beginning | Part 3 | Why Jerk Pork Came Before Jerk Chicken

THE HISTORY BEHIND JAMAICAN FOOD: Jerk Chicken and Jerk Pork — The Wild Boar Beginning | Part 3 | Why Jerk Pork Came Before Jerk Chicken

Our latest exploration traces the origins of jamaican jerk, showing how indigenous knowledge and cooking traditions were foundational to this caribbean food. This video...

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May 20, 2026 00:32:09
JAMAICAN GANGSTER: Christopher "Dudus" Coke — The Day the Jamaican Military Invaded Tivoli Gardens

JAMAICAN GANGSTER: Christopher "Dudus" Coke — The Day the Jamaican Military Invaded Tivoli Gardens

Christopher “Dudus” Coke was called many things — kingpin, fugitive, community leader, and President of Tivoli Gardens. But in 2010, one extradition request turned...

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May 19, 2026 00:02:36
THE HISTORY BEHIND JAMAICAN FOOD: Jerk Chicken and Jerk Pork — The Island Before the Fire | Part 2 | How Taíno Food Knowledge Shaped Jerk

THE HISTORY BEHIND JAMAICAN FOOD: Jerk Chicken and Jerk Pork — The Island Before the Fire | Part 2 | How Taíno Food Knowledge Shaped Jerk

Our latest exploration delves into the origins of jerk, tracing its roots from a basic survival food to a revered culinary tradition. We investigate...

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