Bahamian Stories: Recent Episodes
Steven Fountain
Stories related to the history of The Bahamas. An in depth analysis of people, places and events that shaped the country into what it is today.
New Episodes on the 15th and 30th of each month. So stay tuned.
continuation of the worlds first civilizations, empires and battles that changed history.
Our first two part episode split into two 15 minute long episodes one released this week another on June 1st 2021.
What was the worlds first culture, first civilization?
What were some of the most important empires in history and how have they affected the world we live in today?
With this episode we get one step closer to discovering the origins of The Bahamas and its first inhabitants. Enjoy!
How did life begin? Who were the ancestors of modern human beings? What were the conditions that gave rise to both?
To begin diving into the history of The Bahamas. We first need to understand how the islands formed and who were its original inhabitants. In order to properly explain that, we'll have to go back to the beginning of our universe following the timeline of life on earth.
A brief history on the foundations of Junkanoo.
A Bahamian festival started by West African slaves living on the island under British colonization in the 1700's, thats still celebrated by locals and enjoyed by tourist from around the globe.
In 1964 a lover quarrel turns into one of the first spree killings in the history of The Bahamas. How it all unfolded is a sad tale that affected not just a community but a nation.
Two young women travel to The Bahamas for vacation in the summer of 1998, both women vanish from Paradise Island a popular tourist destination, and a nationwide search ensues.
On October 2003 the nation of The Bahamas was shaken to its core when 5 young men disappeared without a trace on an island called Freeport.
A tale about one of the worlds richest men living on an island paradise called Nassau along with the Duke and Duchess of Windsor. His story would go on to become one of the most infamous in the entire history of The Bahamas.