Born into slavery on George Washington’s plantation, Ona Judge’s daring escape highlights the ideological contradictions of personal liberty in early...
Issued by U.S. President Abraham Lincoln almost three years into the Civil War, the Emancipation Proclamation played a crucial role in ending slavery across the United States and defining the principles that still govern the country...
Enduring slavery and loss, Matilda Hughes’s relentless quest to reunite and rebuild her family showcases the indomitable spirit of love amidst America’s darkest...
The Thirteen Colonies were built by a diverse workforce including skilled laborers, indentured servants, enslaved people, and criminals, in stark contrast to modern labor...
