The History of Haiti

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The History of Haiti is a podcast that tells a chronological history of the land that would one day become the nation of Haiti. Have corrections, comments, or suggestions? Send me voice messages! Link: https://anchor.fm/thehistoryofhaiti/message

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Episodes

#93 Against The Breakwall

Aristide was a prophet, not a politician. Intro/Alto music by Tiffany Roman.

Mar 09, 2026•22 min

#92 The Prophet

In 1990, the starving people of Haiti found a hero. Intro/Alto music by Tiffany Roman.

Feb 23, 2026•16 min

#91 Bloody Sunday

Duvalier's exile managed to fix none of the problems Haiti had. Intro/Alto music by Tiffany Roman.

Feb 02, 2026•18 min

#90 Duvalier's Fall

In 1985, Duvalier fell from power. Intro/Alto Music by Tiffany Roman.

Nov 17, 2025•15 min

#89 Foreign Aid

Duvalier got a lot of American tax dollars. Intro/Alto by Tiffany Roman.

Nov 09, 2025•15 min

#88 The Haitian Diaspora

In the 80s and 90s, about a million Haitians fled the Duvaliers for anywhere. Unfortunately, the software crashed so now Intro/Alto music.

Oct 20, 2025•12 min

#87 Baby Doc

In 1971, Jean Claude Duvalier was gifted the Haitian state. Intro/Alto by Tiffany Roman.

Oct 06, 2025•15 min

#86 Eating Without Food

Under Papa Doc Duvalier, the Haitian economy tanked. Intro/Alto music by Tiffany Roman.

Jun 07, 2025•15 min

#85 Caligula

Sorry this episode is a little late. Intro/Alto music by Tiffany Roman.

May 26, 2025•18 min

#84 President For Life

In the 1960s, the Duvalier regime survived what no other regime could have. Intro/Alto music by Tifany Roman.

May 12, 2025•17 min

The Tonton Mascoutes

In the late 1950s, Duvalier cemented his rule over Haiti with gangs of thugs. Into/Alto Music by Tiffany Roman.

Apr 28, 2025•15 min

#82 Papa Doc

The worst dictator in Haiti's history rises to power. Intro/Alto Music by Tiffany Roman.

Apr 14, 2025•16 min

#81 The Authentics

Haitian politics did not calm down with the election of Estime. Intro/Alto music by Tiffany Roman.

Mar 31, 2025•18 min

#80 The Revolution of 1946

Haitian history takes a turn towards radical politics. Intro/Alto Music by Tiffany Roman.

Mar 17, 2025•16 min

#79 Masters of the Dew

Lescot becomes hated by more and more people. Intro/Alto music by Tiffany Roman.

Mar 03, 2025•15 min

#78 The Peasants

The 20th century was not a fun time to be a Haitian peasant. Intro/Alto Music by Tiffany Roman.

Feb 17, 2025•17 min

#77 The Parsley Massacre

Content Warning: This episode contains brief descriptions of ethnic violence and killings. Sorry, no Outro music as it wasn't working.

Feb 03, 2025•17 min

#76 The PCH

The PCH is not the Pacific Coast Highway. Intro/Alto Music by Tiffany Roman.

Jan 20, 2025•15 min

Special: The Zonbi

Yes, that is the correct Haitian spelling. Intro/Alto music by Tiffanny Roman.

Dec 23, 2024•8 min

#75 Second Independence

Sorry this is so late. Work delayed it, and then my software stopped working. Intro/Alto music by Tiffany Roman

Dec 12, 2024•16 min

#74 Strikes and Protests

In the winter of 1929, the Haitian people took action against the occupation government. Intro/Alto music by Tiffany Roman.

Nov 25, 2024•17 min

#73 Cultural Nationalism

In the 1920s, the Haitian political scene developed greatly as a new wave of cultural nationalism hit. Intro/Alto music by Tiffany Roman.

Nov 11, 2024•16 min

#72 The Uplift

Louis Borno and the Americans were able to do some good. Intro/Alto Music By Tiffany Roman.

Oct 28, 2024•14 min

#71 The Transitional Period

Sorry, these uploads have been coming out late at night. Intro/Alto music by Tiffany Roman.

Oct 14, 2024•17 min

#70 The Last Maroon

In 1919, the era of peasant revolts went out with a bang. Sorry, the software didn't let me do intro music. Outro music by Tiffany Roman.

Sep 30, 2024•17 min

#69 The New Order

The American occupiers establish their new order over Haiti. Sorry for any audio problem, this software is a nightmare. Intro/alto Music by Tiffany Roman.

Sep 16, 2024•17 min