Behind balloons and get away stories, there was the 1661 Barbados Slave Code. It assisted specify slavery in law and made Barbados a design for Britain's Atlantic nests. Our short video sets the scene rapidly, then the function unloads it: why Barbados is called a very first slave society, how sugar money and legal control collaborated, and where to search for evidence on the ground. We also note the Halifax connection and point to daily voices that complicate any single variation of occasions. The page links to maps, readings, and conversation prompts, making it helpful for both casual readers and educators alike. Begin with the brief video, then dive into sources and maps.