Apartheid South Africa: A dark chapter in history
Apartheid South Africa was a period characterised by institutionalised racism, segregation, and the oppressive governance of the non-white population. Apartheid created a deep divide between people …
Historical events
Nelson Mandela: A life of resilience and triumph
Nelson Mandela, an anti-apartheid revolutionary, political leader, and philanthropist left an indelible mark on the world through his resilient journey to freedom and equality in South Africa. From …
The Boston Tea Party
On a cold December night in 1773, a group of American colonists made a bold move that would forever change the course of history. Disguised as Mohawk Indians, they boarded three British ships anchored …
The truth about Fred Hampton’s murder
Fred Hampton was a political activist born August 30, 1948. He was killed as he lay in bed in his apartment by a tactical unit of the Cook County, Illinois State’s Attorney’s Office (SAO), …
African American Women and the right to vote: Pioneers in the Suffrage Movement
Throughout history, African American women have played a significant role in the fight for universal suffrage. Despite facing numerous obstacles due to their race and gender, these trailblazers made …
The birth of Christianity: The emergence and spread of a new religion
The birth of Christianity can be traced back to the first century AD when Jesus Christ was said to be teaching and preaching in ancient Palestine. This new religion emerged in a time and place where …
The Dutch West India Company: Navigating the high seas of commerce and colonisation
Regarding colonial history, the Dutch West India Company (WIC) stands out as a significant player in the 17th and 18th centuries. This multinational corporation was a commercial enterprise and an …
The Toxteth Riots: Causes and outcomes
The Toxteth riots, also known as the Liverpool 8 disturbances, were a series of violent confrontations that erupted in Toxteth, Liverpool, in July 1981. These riots were emblematic of the social and …
Brixton Riots 1985
The 1985 Brixton riots, started on 28 September in Lambeth in South London. It was the second major riot that the area had witnessed in the space of four years, the last in 1981.
It was sparked by …
UK Riots of 1981
The 1981 UK riots were spurred by police handling into the investigation of the New Cross fire where 13 young black people lost their lives as well as serious social and economic problems affecting …
The Sioux Wars: A struggle for survival in the American Plains
The Sioux Wars, a series of conflicts between the United States and various Sioux tribes, were a pivotal chapter in the history of the American West. From 1854 to 1890, these wars were driven by …
The Trail of Tears: A tragic journey of dispossession and suffering
The Trail of Tears is one of American history’s darkest chapters. It refers to the forced relocation of Native American nations from their ancestral homelands in the Southeastern United States …