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A painting from c1822 shows a pair of black men practising the martial-art-cumdance capoeira in Brazil. This issue we explore how slavery and a unique blend of cultures shaped this South American land

16 THE BIG QUESTION

How has migration changed the world? J

Eight experts debate how the movement of people has influenced societies throughout history – from ancient Phoenicians crossing the Mediterranean to Caribbean colonies and 20th-century independence movements 26 Brazil: a society shaped by slavery J

BY LILIA M SCHWARCZ How a South American land viewed as an earthly paradise by its Portuguese colonisers was transformed by the migration of enslaved labourers from Africa

44 Israel & the Palestinians: A history of conflict J

BY MATTHEW HUGHES Explore eight key periods in the ongoing hostilities in the Middle East 54 Playing with history J

BY JOHN WILLS Switch on to the videogames that recreate or reimagine important episodes and eras 62 The legacy of Emme￿ Till J

BY MARIA MARGARONIS Why a teenager’s brutal murder proved a key moment for the US civil rights movement

J On the cover

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