Christian holidays with Pagan links
Have you ever wondered about the origins of your favourite Christian holidays? What if I told you that the origins of these cherished holidays stretch back further than you may have ever imagined? …
Black History Month UK: Celebrating the contributions of black women
Black History Month is a time to honour and celebrate the achievements and contributions of black individuals throughout history. In the UK, the theme for Black History Month 2023 is “Saluting …
Understanding Caribbean patois
The Caribbean is a region rich in cultural diversity, which is vividly expressed through its various languages and dialects. Patois languages hold a significant place among these, reflecting the …
Jan Ernst Matzeliger: The man who revolutionised shoemaking
Jan Ernst Matzeliger (1852–1889) was an influential inventor best known for revolutionising the shoe industry with his invention of the shoe-lasting machine. This machine significantly improved the …
How British colonialism shaped Africa’s struggles
The history of British colonialism in Africa is marked by the arbitrary drawing up of borders that ignored the continent’s complex ethnic, cultural, and linguistic diversity. These borders were …
The bombing of the 16th Street Baptist Church: A dark day in Birmingham’s history
The 16th Street Baptist Church bombing on 15 September 1963 marked a horrifying chapter in the history of Birmingham, Alabama. This act of terrorism, orchestrated by local members of the Ku Klux Klan, …
What is Oktoberfest, and why is it celebrated?
Oktoberfest, the world’s largest Volksfest, is an annual festival held in Munich, Germany. It originated in 1810 as a celebration of the marriage of the crown prince of Bavaria, who later became …
The rise of white Christian nationalism in America: A threat to democracy
In recent years, the United States has witnessed the emergence of a dangerous ideology known as White Christian nationalism. This movement, rooted in a distorted interpretation of American history and …
Bookshelf: The untold story of Viola Fletcher: The oldest woman to publish a memoir
In the heart of Tulsa, Oklahoma, lies the painful and forgotten history of the Tulsa massacre, also known as the Black Wall Street massacre. It was an event that shattered the lives of countless Black …
History of Afternoon Tea Week
Afternoon tea is a tradition that originated in England in the 1840s. The credit for introducing afternoon tea goes to Anna Maria Russell, the Duchess of Bedford.
The tradition of afternoon …
The Eleutheran Adventurers: A journey of faith and freedom
The Eleutheran Adventurers were a group of English Puritans and religious independents who sought a place where they could freely practice their faith in the face of religious and political turmoil. …
Shirley Chisholm: A trailblazer in American politics
Shirley Anita St. Hill Chisholm was a groundbreaking figure in American politics, conquering numerous barriers as a woman and an African American.
Born on 30 November 1924 in Brooklyn, New …