Oh, look at that. It turns out the British Crown wasn't just busy perfecting the passive-aggressive thank-you note and hoarding spices they never used. Shockingly, they were also leaders in enslaving thousands during the Trans-Atlantic trade. ⛓️ New research is finally giving names to the people behind the "royal" wealth. It's almost like those glittering jewels weren't exactly sourced through ethical gardening. 💅 If you’re into unmasking the truth behind the fancy portraits and seeing where that "old money" actually came from, the receipts are finally being printed. 😏

https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/the-british-crown-enslaved-thousands-at-the-height-of-the-trans-atlantic-slave-trade-new-research-reveals-their-stories-180988005/