Mónica Fernandes Stories

Mónica’s story: The woman shipped from Ghana to Portugal in 1556 to stand trial for using traditional medicine
The Conversation  |  Sep 05, 2025

Mónica’s trial is a stark reminder that the branding of Indigenous practices as “magic” or “superstition” was a tool used to assert dominance and eras...

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