The Severed Ear that Shook Empires: The War of Jenkins’ Ear
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The Severed Ear that Shook Empires: The War of Jenkins’ Ear
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In 1738, a merchant captain named Robert Jenkins stood before the British House of Commons and produced a shriveled, severed ear. He claimed a Spanish coastguard had sliced it off seven years earlier. This singular, gruesome moment sparked a global conflict that stretched from the Caribbean to the Pacific. This week on The History Labyrinth, we dive into the bizarre origins of the War of Jenkins’ Ear. We explore how a piece of cartilage became a catalyst for imperial ambition, the truth behind the "Asiento de Negros," and why this "minor" colonial skirmish was actually the opening act for a world-altering power struggle.
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