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Jamaica may be known today for beaches and music, but for centuries it was an island shaped by clashes between empires, fearless resistance fighters, and legendary leaders.
This video takes you on a journey from the first Taíno settlements to the waves of colonial rivalry, from the mountain strongholds of the Maroons to the long road toward independence.

Discover how Maroon communities outsmarted British forces, why Port Royal sank beneath the sea, and how the island carved its destiny with unshakable resilience.
It’s an entertaining yet powerful story filled with moments and details that many history books overlook.

🎙️ This narration explores:

The island’s first peoples and the origins of the name “Jamaica”

Spanish and later British rule

The rise of Maroon society and its mountain resistance

The First and Second Maroon Wars

Major uprisings from Tacky to Sam Sharpe

The Morant Bay Rebellion and the leaders who shaped the 20th century

The path to independence in 1962

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