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nybooks.com • History • World
Magda Teter's book, 'Christian Supremacy,' argues that the historical concept of Christian supersessionism laid the groundwork for both antisemitism and white supremacy, shaping relations between Christians and Jews and justifying the enslavement of Africans.
medium.com • History • World
Ancient Roman society normalized the sexual abuse of slaves, with laws failing to protect them from their owners' exploitation.
supersummary.com • History • United States
Daniel Walker Howe's Pulitzer Prize-winning book, "What Hath God Wrought," provides a comprehensive narrative of the transformative period in US history from 1815 to 1848, exploring political, social, economic, and technological changes alongside the complexities of slavery and westward expansion.
theatlantic.com • History • United States
This article examines the Confederate cause through the words of its leaders, revealing its foundation in white supremacy and slavery, and challenging modern attempts to downplay its true meaning.
washingtonpost.com • History • United States
This Washington Post article explores the challenges faced by African Americans in tracing their ancestry due to the historical erasure of enslaved people's records and the ongoing efforts to reconnect with their roots.
oglobo.globo.com • Law • USA
After a six-year legal battle, Harvard University will relinquish ownership of daguerreotypes of an enslaved father and daughter to the International African American Museum in Charleston, South Carolina.
latimes.com • History • California
The California state flag's origins are intertwined with a land grab by white insurgents who enslaved Indigenous people, a history often omitted from traditional accounts.
theatlantic.com • History • United States
William Parker's firsthand account details his escape from slavery in Maryland, his struggles in Pennsylvania, and his involvement in resisting slave catchers.
thefp.com • History • United States
This article examines the evolving portrayal of slavery in American history, highlighting the shift from minimizing its significance to acknowledging its profound and lasting legacy.