On tonight's episode of the Restful Record, we journey to Georgetown, Guyana. We begin with prehistoric Guyana, exploring its Indigenous roots before the arrival of colonizers. Uncover the city’s layered past, from its plantation economy, slavery, and the arrival of indentured laborers from India and other parts of the world, to its vibrant creole culture today. We’ll touch on Guyana’s abundant natural resources, including gold, minerals, and oil, and how they’ve shaped the nation’s developme...
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