The Western Sephardim, descendants of Jews who faced persecution during the Inquisition and later returned to Judaism, represent a fascinating diaspora community. Their journey from the Iberian Peninsula to becoming a global mercantile network spanning Western Europe, the Caribbean, and the Americas offers a unique lens through which to view early modern globalisation and cultural resilience.
As the world’s best documented early modern community, our research starts with the Western Sephardim.
We invite you to join us in unlocking the secrets of the past to inform our future.