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Barbados: More than a beach
Roslyn Russell, National Museum of Australia
15 September 2010
Roslyn Russell takes us on a journey through the history of Barbados, from its first parliament in 1639, through the dark days of slavery to the present days. Learn why, with its rich history and culture, Barbados is certainly ‘more than a beach’.
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