Category: History
The brutal trade in enslaved people within the US has been largely whitewashed out of history
The brutal trade in enslaved people within the US has been largely whitewashed out of history A trade card with printed…
‘Imagine’ at 50: Why John Lennon’s ode to humanism still resonates
‘Imagine’ at 50: Why John Lennon’s ode to humanism still resonates Fifty years ago, did John Lennon tell us not to…
A brief history of ketchup
A brief history of ketchup Heinz is why ketchup seemed to become distinctly American.Reuters/Mike Blake Ken Albala, University of the Pacific…
Tattoos have a long history going back to the ancient world – and also to colonialism
The Picts, the indigenous people of what is today northern Scotland, were documented by Roman historians as having complex tattoos.…
Returning the ‘three sisters’ – corn, beans and squash – to Native American farms nourishes people, land and cultures
The ‘three sisters’ are staple foods for many Native American tribes. Marilyn Angel Wynn/Getty Images Christina Gish Hill, Iowa State…
What a baker from ancient Pompeii can teach us about happiness
As they do today, threats of destruction loomed in ancient Pompeii. Art Media/Print Collector via Getty Images Nadejda Williams, University…
The story of Nearest Green, America’s first known Black master distiller
The story of Nearest Green, America’s first known Black master distiller George Green – the son of distiller Nathan ‘Nearest’ Green…
How Native students fought back against abuse and assimilation at US boarding schools
How Native students fought back against abuse and assimilation at US boarding schools Native American students at the Carlisle Indian School,…
The Internet Archive turns 25 years old help save it
The Internet Archive has been fighting for 25 years to keep what’s on the web from disappearing – and you…
The disturbing history of how conservatorships were used to exploit, swindle Native Americans
The disturbing history of how conservatorships were used to exploit, swindle Native Americans The Osage Nation were once among the wealthiest…
How Sarah Baartman’s hips went from a symbol of exploitation to a source of empowerment for Black women
Sarah Baartman was an international sensation of objectification.British Library Rokeshia Renné Ashley, Florida International University How Sarah Baartman’s hips…
Zaila Avant-garde – 2021 Scripps National Spelling Bee champ
Zaila Avant-garde – 2021 Scripps National Spelling Bee champ – stands where Black children were once kept out Zaila Avant-garde is…
Japanese American soldiers in World War II fought the Axis abroad and racial prejudice at home
Soldiers of the Japanese American 442nd Regimental Combat Team in Bruyères, France.U.S. Army Signal Corps via Wikimedia Commons Susan H.…
Film Collection Honors Black History Month
Film Collection Honors Black History Month. Celebrating the talented Black actors and filmmakers in the TV and film world is…
Epic fashion moments: Take a brief peek at the evolution of underwear
Epic fashion moments: Take a brief peek at the evolution of underwear From tag-free boxer briefs and seamless bikinis to…