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Colonial Past: The sad story of Sarah Baartman of South Africa who had an unusual massive backside.

  “As a young woman, Saartjie Baartman was taken from her home by a British ship’s doctor, William Dunlop, who promised her work as a servant in Cape Town. However, instead of being employed as a servant, Baartman was taken to England and exhibited as a sideshow attraction under the name “Hottentot Venus.” PEGASUS REPORTERS, LAGOS | SEPTEMBER 20, 2024 ...

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