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by Jermaine Fowler

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Captain Tomba: A Dead Man Can't Be Sold

October 21, 2026 · 15 min

What does a man do when he’s already been fighting the slave trade for years and wakes up in its hold? Captain Tomba’s answer, and the woman who made it possible, is the story behind the 1721 revolt on the Robert. This show is listener…
Her Majesty's Cartel

October 7, 2026 · 15 min

Uncover the staggering truth about Queen Victoria's opium trade, the largest drug operation in history, run in the open from the throne of the world's most powerful empire. This show is listener funded. Support independent history over on…
September 11th

September 9, 2024 · 19 min

It's been over two decades since the September 11th, 2001 attacks. As the terrible events of that day fade into the distant past, the painful memories of survivors live on to remind us of heroism, loss, and mourning. This show is listener…
Mansa Musa: Master of Gold

August 28, 2024 · 17 min

The title of history's wealthiest person isn't claimed easily. But in the 14th century, Mansa Musa wore that crown. As ruler of the Mali Empire, he controlled more gold than anyone in the world. And his 10,000-person pilgrimage to Mecca…
Lynched: Ida B. Wells and the Truth That Shook America.

August 21, 2024 · 24 min

A black woman's pen ignites a firestorm, exposing the savage reality of racial terror in America. Ida B. Wells Barnett risks everything to unmask the lies behind lynching, facing death threats and destruction. Can her relentless pursuit of…

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How the FBI Waged a Secret War on American Citizens

August 14, 2024 · 15 min

Uncover the chilling secrets of COINTELPRO, the FBI's covert operation to crush civil rights movements and silence dissent. Hear the gripping story of ordinary citizens who risked it all to expose this war on activism, challenging us to…
Jamestown: The Dark Origins of America’s Colonial Experiment

August 7, 2024 · 14 min

Uncover the shocking truth about America's first permanent English settlement. From cannibalism to the birth of institutional racism, this episode of Jamestown's dark history will challenge everything you thought you knew about the…
Highlights of Humanity: Life's Trying to Kill You? Here's How to Thrive Anyway.

August 5, 2024 · 6 min

When life hits hard, hit back harder. This raw, unfiltered look at resilience will change how you face your darkest days. Prepare to be challenged, inspired, and maybe even transformed as we explore the hidden power within your…
What Happened to America's Slave Graves?

July 31, 2024 · 9 min

Forgotten graves whisper secrets of America's shame. We dig deep into a history some would rather keep buried, exposing how the treatment of the dead reveals truths about the living. From slave graveyards to modern injustice, this journey…
Highlights of Humanity: The Earth Dancer's Manifesto

July 29, 2024 · 6 min

As billionaires race to colonize space, we've forgotten how to dance with our home planet. This episode challenges us to rediscover the power of wonder and connection right here on Earth. This show is listener funded. Support The Humanity…
America's Addiction to War: The Military-Industrial Complex

July 24, 2024 · 9 min

Unraveling the dark secrets of the military-industrial complex: How the unholy alliance between the Pentagon and corporate power threatens our democracy. This show is listener funded. Support The Humanity Archive over on Substack by…
Pulitzer Prize winner uncovers the biggest lie in U.S. history!

June 5, 2024 · 49 min

Jermaine sits down with David Zucchino, Pulitzer Prize-winning author, to uncover the hidden narratives of American history. Zucchino exposes the white supremacist coup of 1898 and the media’s role in perpetuating systemic racism. Their…

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About the show

The Humanity Archive Podcast focuses on the overlooked narratives in the pages of the past. Challenging dominant perspectives, Jermaine Fowler goes outside the textbooks to find stories that are recognizably human. Connecting current issues with the heroic struggles of those who’ve come before us, he brings hidden history to light and makes it powerfully relevant.