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Welcome to our history blog, where the echoes of the past resonate through captivating narratives and insightful analyses.

Dive into the annals of time as we unravel the forgotten tales, shed light on the unsung heroes, and explore the pivotal moments that have shaped civilizations across the globe.

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The ‘Curse of Ham’: how people of faith used a story in Genesis to justify slavery

According to a report by an independent oversight committee released in March 2024, the Church of England should pay £1bn…
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Bryan Stevenson’s monuments to the Black American story

It’s been nearly seven years since the proposed removal of a statue of Robert E. Lee in Charlottesville, Virginia that…
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What the statue of a kneeling enslaved man tells us about its history

The striking Emancipation Memorial statue in Washington, D.C., shows Abraham Lincoln standing, while a man wearing only a loincloth is…
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Four museums dedicated to extraordinary Black women

Museums are much more than repositories of artifacts; they are vessels of memory, culture, and identity. For Black women—a group…
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