Enslavement no-tag As new telescopes are built

As new telescopes are built on mountaintops and in deserts around the world

The perfect festive treat: a beautifully illustrated book of Christmas stories and recipes from the Booker prize long-listed author

heartfelt love letter to the sea

My terrible Catholic childhood: I hate my parents etc

And especially when you have to face the new and addictive music that has entered Discworld

Enslavement no-tag As new telescopes are builtSlavery is one of humanitys most ancient and persistent inequities. It predates the rise of civilization, played a key role in the growth of Western and Islamic cultures and was an integral part of the emergence and global spread of capitalism. Given its historical significance, it is not surprising that the problem of slavery is still passionately debated today and that modern day trafficking and forced servitude remain key issues of public concern.