Sephardic Diaspora: Trails Explored

The provided sources explore the Sephardic Diaspora following the 1492 expulsion of Jews from Spain, tracing their movements and the multifaceted ways their identity was preserved and transformed. They detail the diverse destinations of these exiles, from the welcoming Ottoman Empire to the perilous journeys to North Africa and the complex reception in various Italian states. The texts also illuminate the Atlantic expansion to tolerant havens like Amsterdam and the clandestine existence of Crypto-Jews in the Americas. Finally, the sources highlight modern methods for reconstructing this history, including genetic analysis, linguistic studies of Ladino, and the use of digital archives to uncover the enduring legacy of a resilient people.

Research done with the help of artificial intelligence, and presented by two AI-generated hosts.