From what I understand the modern concept of race arose during the age of colonialism, but before that time, was there any documented accounts of racism against black people by white people?

  • overeee [none/use name]
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    3 years ago

    I thought it was the other way with pale blonds being seen as dumb brutes and ebony africans were seen as agile and intelligent.

    • KobaCumTribute [she/her]
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      3 years ago

      Wasn't that Roman era stuff? Once you get to the late medieval/early modern era the prevailing idea was that warm climates were a corrupting influence, which tied into the religious conflicts with Muslims in the middle east and africa.