# slavery
From Freedom to Oppression: How Jim Crow Replaced Slavery in 15 Steps
The end of the Civil War in 1865 brought hope to millions of formerly enslaved African Americans, promising liberty and the chance to build new lives. However, the promise of freedom was…
15 of the Most Ruthless Plantations in American History (and the Horrors That Happened There)
The story of America’s plantations is a dark chapter—one marked by forced labor, cruelty, and the systematic oppression of millions.…
These Bizarre Food Facts Make History Even Weirder
Food is one of the few things we literally can’t do without. Like all other species, humans’ key priority has…
Historic Plans That Catastrophically Backfired
The road to hell is often filled with good intentions. Few things better illustrate that than the efforts of Catholic…
These Common History Myths Are Still Being Taught Today
“Myth or reality?” is an apt question for many historic facts or “facts”. For example, is the story that Betsy…
Mad Myths in History that Just Won’t Go Away
Saint Patrick’s biography has many great stories. Unfortunately, some of the best ones are untrue or are greatly exaggerated. And…
How Lies Surrounding the Alamo took Root and Other Historic Myths
Many historic account has been widely disseminated for generations, only to get exposed as a myth when examined carefully. Take…
President Roosevelt’s Bar Fight and More Quirky and Creepy Presidential Facts
The lives of many American presidents contain lesser-known but fascinating facts that we seldom learn in school. Take Teddy Roosevelt.…
This is What Daily Life for an Enslaved Person in Virginia was Like
Between 1808, when the United States abolished the transatlantic slave trade, and 1865, when it abolished slavery, enslaved peoples toiled…
Don’t Take these Historic Events Out of Context Like Everybody Else Does
Context is important, but too often history is presented and accepted without necessary context that explains the otherwise inexplicable or…