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Atlantic Slave Trade Database

The Atlantic Slave Trade Database is a comprehensive digital resource that records detailed information about the transatlantic slave trade from the 16th to 19th centuries. It documents the movement of enslaved Africans, including where they were taken from, where they were sold, and the ships involved. Researchers and the public can access data on over 36,000 slave voyages, aiding in understanding the scale, routes, and impacts of this historical atrocity. It serves as an important tool for education, research, and acknowledgment of that difficult history.