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When former slave owners received billions in compensation during abolition

The issue of financial reparations for the descendants of Black slaves remains controversial, although regularly discussed in debates about the transatlantic slave trade. Ironically,...

The kingdom of Kerma, the Lesser-known rival of pharaonic Egypt

Discover the fascinating history of the Kingdom of Kerma, a great rival of Pharaonic Egypt, and its rich Nubian culture. Around 2500 BCE, south of...

Akhenaten, the revolutionary Pharaoh who tried to impose monotheism

An iconic pharaoh of ancient Egypt, Akhenaten, often considered the pioneer of monotheism, remains a fascinating figure for his radical religious reform and unconventional...

The Maroons of Jamaica, heirs of African resistance to slavery

The story of the Jamaican Maroons, African resisters who defied slavery, preserved their traditions, and inspired the fight for freedom in the Americas. The resistance...

The great Maroon leaders of Mauritius

Discover the great Maroon leaders of Mauritius and their heroic struggle for freedom during the age of slavery (1797-1823), a key chapter in Mauritian...

When Spain and southern France were Black

Explore the forgotten history of Spain and southern France under Moorish rule, a time marked by Afro-Islamic influence. Discover the cultural, religious, and political...

Where have the Afro-Argentinians gone?!

The overlooked history of Afro-Argentines and the factors that led to their near-disappearance in Argentina, a country deeply marked by the transatlantic slave trade. When...

Queen Nanny, the heroine of Jamaica’s Maroon resistance

Let yourself be inspired by Queen Nanny, the woman who built a fortress of freedom in the heart of the Jamaican mountains. Introduction The history of...

Km (Black) and dĆĄr (Red) people in Ancient Egypt

Km (black) and dĆĄr (red) were also used in ancient Egypt to distinguish one individual from another. 'Black' and 'red' in Ancient Egyptian from a...

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