History explainer: who was Toussaint L'Ouverture?

Discover the extraordinary story of Toussaint L’Ouverture, a remarkable leader who led the most successful uprising against slavery in history. In this video we consider how he has been represented in historical portraits and explore how contemporary artists are offering new perspectives and reinterpretations of his legacy.
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