Sunday 19 October 2014

Yasuke, a 16th century African who traveled to Japan…

Yasuke, a 16th century African who traveled to Japan as a slave, caused such a sensation that a powerful warlord wished to see him. He thought his black skin was paint and ordered it to be scrubbed. However, they became friends and Yasuke was later given the prestigious rank of Samurai.






from Crazy Facts http://ift.tt/1sC3MxF

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