• Secrets of the Prize Papers: Echoes of Empire

  • Feb 6 2025
  • Length: 34 mins
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Secrets of the Prize Papers: Echoes of Empire

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  • The National Archives holds over 4,000 boxes of letters, papers, and artefacts from ships captured by the British between 1652 and 1815.

    Join us for the conclusion of our three-part series diving deep into the fascinating Prize Papers collection. In this episode, Chloe Lee takes a step back from the ship logs and scrawled letters to uncover the grand tapestry of colonialism, empire building, and trade. With insights from experts Lucas Haasis and Annika Raapke-Öberg, we explore the intricate and often surprising history of the high seas.

    For a transcript and information about the documents used in this episode visit our show notes: https://bit.ly/PrizP3
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