S7E11 - The Miskito Kingdom: Colonial Legacies and the Sambo-Tawira Split in Caribbean History

In this episode of the Dis A Fi Mi History Podcast, host Wendy Aris delves into Caribbean history and heritage through an insightful conversation with Professor Karl Offen on the Miskito Kingdom. They explore how colonialism shaped the historical split between the Sambo and Tawira groups, examining the influences of colonial powers, missionaries, race, geography, and language on Miskito identities and movements across northeastern Nicaragua and Honduras.

Professor Offen discusses the rich archival sources underpinning his research, alongside the significant role of Moravian missionaries. The episode highlights how the Miskito people have preserved their cultural traditions and...