Colonialism
London Unveils Design for the City's First Memorial to Victims of the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade
The towering bronze sculpture by Khaleb Brooks will be installed at West India Quay in 2026
After Nigerian Independence, One Renowned Artist Made Jesus a West African Savior in His Vibrant Work
Painter and printmaker Bruce Onobrakpeya put forth a new vision of biblical figures for African Christians in the early post-colonial life of his country
To Mark Japan's Surrender at the End of World War II, This Navy Officer Raced Halfway Around the World With a Historic Flag in Tow
In August 1945, John K. Bremyer undertook a 124-hour, 9,000-mile journey to Tokyo Bay, where he delivered the flag flown by Commodore Matthew Perry in 1853 to Admiral William Halsey's USS "Missouri"
Drawing of the Bastille Cherished by George Washington Goes to Auction
The artwork was a gift from the Marquis de Lafayette, who also included the fortress' key
17th-Century Home Unearthed in Colonial Williamsburg
Crews were constructing a new archaeology center when they stumbled upon the historic structure's foundations and accompanying artifacts
This Art Student Stole a Coin From the British Museum—and Dropped It in the Donation Box
Ilê Sartuzi briefly pocketed a 17th-century coin to make a statement about looted artifacts held by the museum
Musket Balls Fired in Early Revolutionary War Battle Unearthed in Concord
Colonial militiamen fired the lead balls on April 19, 1775—and likely missed their mark
Archaeologists May Have Found Home Built by One of New England’s First Black Property Owners
Pompey Mansfield was an enslaved man who won his freedom, purchased land, constructed a house and became a prominent community leader
The Forgotten Black Explorers Who Transformed Americans' Understanding of the Wilderness
Esteban, York and James Beckwourth charted the American frontier between the 16th and 19th centuries
16th-Century Skeletons of Children Infected With Smallpox Discovered in Peru
The toddlers' remains were buried around the beginning of the Spanish conquest of South America
Meet the Forgotten Woman Who Revolutionized Microbiology With a Simple Kitchen Staple
Fanny Angelina Hesse introduced agar to the life sciences in 1881. A trove of unpublished family papers sheds new light on her many accomplishments
How the United States Laid Claim to the Mississippi River, One Mile at a Time
Thomas Jefferson imagined the waterway as the heart of his “empire of liberty" as he dispatched surveyors to measure a land already occupied by Native Americans
What Does George Orwell's '1984' Mean in 2024?
Now 75 years old, the dystopian novel still rings alarm bells about totalitarian rule
A Century Ago, This Law Underscored the Promises and Pitfalls of Native American Citizenship
The 1924 Indian Citizenship Act sought to assimilate Native people into white society. But the legislation, signed by President Calvin Coolidge, fell short
At 200 Years Old, the London National Gallery Is Redefining What It Means to Be a 'National' Museum
Despite its decidedly traditional art collection, the British cultural institution is adopting a contemporary approach to public outreach and accessibility
Why the Wartime Rescue of the Survivors of a British Shipwreck Ended in Betrayal
In 1813, an American sealing vessel, the "Nanina," promised to save the crew and passengers of the "Isabella," even though it was an enemy ship. Here’s how the British brig got stranded in the first place
Happy 400th Birthday to New Amsterdam, the Dutch Settlement That Became New York
In 1624, Dutch settlers arrived in Manhattan. Now, officials are marking the milestone with an honest examination of the past
This Filipina Spy Used Her Leprosy as a Cover to Thwart the Japanese During World War II
Enemy soldiers overlooked Josefina "Joey" Guerrero due to her condition. Later, her heroic actions on behalf of the Allies were largely forgotten
Shells From Captain Cook's Final Voyage Were Rescued From a Dumpster
Long presumed lost, the collection of rare shells is now on display in England
Mesoamericans May Have Drunk Tobacco During Rituals 1,000 Years Ago
New research reveals evidence of nicotine residue on vases unearthed in Guatemala
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