Charleston, South Carolina, stands as one of the most historically significant
Read about the history here: presencenews.org/history-of-slavery-in-ch...
#charlestonsc #charlestonhistory #charleston #historyofslavery
Book Teaser! This book looks beyond the British Empire and the Slavery Abolition Act to focus on Brazil as the final frontier of Britain’s centuries-long involvement with transatlantic slavery. See here ➡️ tinyurl.com/3d6d37wy #JoeMulhern @durham.ac.uk #HistoryOfSlavery #AnthemPress #bookteaser
Just released! Looks beyond the British Empire and the Slavery Abolition Act to focus on Brazil as the final frontier of Britain’s centuries-long involvement with transatlantic slavery. See here ➡️ tinyurl.com/3d6d37wy @durham.ac.uk #HistoryOfSlavery #AnthemPress #newreads @josephmulhern.bsky.social
Historic Slavery Exhibition Removed From Independence Park in Philadelphia After Executive Order #News #historyofslavery
What Black people in america will never have, although paid for in literal blood and free ass labor.
www.doi.gov/ost/managing...
#blacksky
#historyofslavery
#historyoflynching
#historyofjimcrow
#historyofredlining
#historyofillegalunethicalmedicalexperimentation
#historyofdiscriminationandbigotry
What can 9 mysterious metal bracelets at the Yale University Art Gallery tell us about value, meaning-making and the history of racial identity in Africa and Europe?
Read more here: ajuronline.org/uploads/Volu...
#Archaeology #HistoryofSlavery #Manillas #pXRF #BlackHistory #AfricanHistory
I wrote a blog post that came out of recent conversations with my neighborhood book club when we read Percival Everett's new novel, James.
(Low-to-no spoilers here.)
Includes more book recommendations for anyone interested in further reading.
#james #marktwain #womenshistory #historyofslavery
another podcast episode:
newbooksnetwork.com/human-resour...
Human Resources
Slavery and the Making of Modern Britain – in 39 Institutions, People, Places and Things #slavery #booksky #historyofslavery
Lots of amazing connections in this!
@leejamiller.bsky.social | Leeja Miller: "How Today's Tensions Mirror Pre-Civil War America" | #Slavery #HistoryOfSlavery #StateLaws
www.youtube.com/watch?v=B4UQ...
Both fascinating and disturbing to read .....
Manchester’s Royal Exchange rooted in slavery and colonialism, research reveals
#History #HistoryOfSlavery #Slavery #Colonialism
www.theguardian.com/news/2025/ju...
are you coming to the tree?{The Hanging tree}#thehangingtree #juneteenth #historyofslavery #historyofblackslaves #generationalscars #awoumbthatwillneverheal
#generationaltrauma #blackhistory #slaveryneverended #runrabbitrun
Decorated early for this week's holiday! #Juneteenth #June19 #holiday #history #slavery #historyofslavery #africa #juneteenthflag #juneteenthcelebration #civilrights #equalrights
Book Review: “Master Slave Husband Wife: An Epic Journey from Slavery to Freedom” by Ilyon Woo. This compelling true story is an important reminder of what many have endured for the sake of freedom. My full review: https://www.bookbub.com/reviews/3872229097
#bookreview: “Master Slave Husband Wife: An Epic Journey from Slavery to Freedom” by Ilyon Woo. This compelling true story is an important reminder of what many have endured for the sake of #freedom.
My full review: www.bookbub.com/reviews/3872...
#historicalnonfiction #historyofslavery #books
Fear of Insurrection comes from 'Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl' (1861) by Harriet Jacobs (l. c. 1813-1897) describing the reaction of the White community of Edenton, North Carolina, to news of Nat Turner's Rebellion in Southampton County, Virginia, in August of 1831. #HistoryOfSlavery
Balthild of Francia: Anglo-Saxon Slave, Merovingian Queen, and Abolitionist Saint
Isabel Moreira
newbooksnetwork.com/balthild-of-... this complicates the memory and her popular perception as an abolitionist #booksky #historyofslavery #abolition #medievalhistory #frenchhistory
The Crisis of Colonial Anglicanism: Empire, Slavery and Revolt in the Church of England
Martyn Percy #booksky #churchofengland #historyofslavery
newbooksnetwork.com/the-crisis-o...
A new independent publisher for the fediverse! @nybooks joined last week (h/t to @feditips for letting us know). Here’s their review of historian Catherine Hall’s “Lucky Valley: Edward Long and the History of Racial Capitalism.” [Story may be paywalled] […]
Their book became an abolitionist bestseller. 📝Full article by Joshua J. Mark here: https://whe.to/ci/2-2681-en/
#Abolitionism #Abolitionists #USHistory #HistoryOfSlavery #History #AmericanHistory #CivilWarHistory #Pennsylvania #Slavery #Biographies #AmericanSouth #NineteenthCentury
His book, 'The Interesting Narrative of the Life of Olaudah Equiano,' exposed the brutal realities of the slave trade whilst also detailing many elements of 18th century life. Read more here: https://whe.to/ci/2-2672-en/ #Abolitionism #HistoryOfSlavery #HumanRights #Empire #EighteenthCentury
They marched towards New Orleans, armed with farming tools and muskets, but were brutally suppressed by militia forces. Explore the full article by Joshua J. Mark here: whe.to/ci/1-24233-en/ #RevolutionaryHistory #AntiSlavery #Louisiana #History #ImperialHistory #USHistory #HistoryOfSlavery
Much research using inscriptions - in my #worldhistory survey I assign Diodorus Siculus on the slave revolt in Sicily, which has elite biases despite being a fascinating account, but much more is revealed here in this podcast episode. #laborhistory #strikes #historyofslavery #sportshistory
An American enslaved family being separated at a slave auction Henry "Box" Brown's ability to read and write was a remarkable achievement, especially considering the oppressive environment in which he grew up. Education for enslaved individuals was often forbidden, as it was seen as a threat to the institution of slavery. Slave owners believed that if enslaved people were educated, they would become more difficult to control and more likely to resist. Despite these barriers, Brown's desire for knowledge was so strong that he taught himself to read and write, using any means available to him, such as secretly acquiring scraps of paper or books. His ability to read allowed him to understand the complexities of the world around him, and more importantly, it helped him navigate the legal and logistical aspects of his eventual escape. Brown’s literacy became an invaluable asset during his escape from slavery. His reading skills allowed him to understand how to effectively communicate with abolitionists and how to read maps, which were crucial for plotting his journey to freedom. His ability to write also played a role in his later career as an abolitionist, where he wrote articles, letters, and his autobiography, helping to spread the story of his escape and raise awareness about the horrors of slavery. Brown’s self-education not only helped him break free physically but also contributed to his intellectual empowerment and his role in the larger abolitionist movement.
4. Before escaping, Brown married an enslaved woman named Nancy, with whom he had children. His family was sold to another owner, which pushed him to plan his escape.
#CivilRightsHeroes #FreedomThroughResilience #HistoryOfSlavery #LegacyOfFreedom #BlackHistory #AbolitionistLegacy #UnbreakableSpirit
The Ancient Order of Hibernians, History Ireland magazine and the legitimisation of ahistorical propaganda. #fromthearchive #historyofslavery #history #mythology limerick1914.medium.com/the-ancient-...
Reviewing the fallout from an influential but fatally flawed work of popular history about “white slaves” #fromthearchive #mythology #historyofslavery limerick1914.medium.com/reviewing-th...
"Khosikulu discusses the development and variations of the #AtlanticSlaveTrade on the West African Coast from the 16-19th centuries. www.reddit.com/r/AskHistorians/comments...
#Slavery #History #HistoryofSlavery"
