Richard the Lionheart
Richard the Lionheart, also known as Richard I of England, was a central figure of the Third Crusade and one of the most famous warriors of his time. Born on 8 September 1157, Richard was the third of …
People in history
Mansa Musa I of Mali – The richest person in history
Mansa Musa was the first African Muslim king to make the pilgrimage to Mecca. He was also the richest person in history, with a £321 ($400) billion fortune—much richer than Bill Gates, the …
The history of Ashkenazi Jews
The Ashkenazi Jews, whose lineage traces back to the medieval Jewish communities of the Rhineland in Western Germany and Northern France, represent a tapestry woven with the threads of migration, …
The Sephardic Jews: Heritage, history, and culture
The Sephardic Jews, originating from the Iberian Peninsula (Spain and Portugal), represent one of the two major Jewish ethnic divisions, the other being the Ashkenazi Jews of Eastern and Central …
Walter Tull: First British-born black army officer
Walter Tull was one of Britain’s first black footballers and a First World War hero.
Walter Tull was born in Folkestone, Kent on 28 April 1888. His father, Daniel Tull, the son of a slave, had …
Mizrahi Jews: Heritage and tradition
Mizrahi Jews, often called Eastern Jews, are descendants of Jewish communities who lived in the Middle East, North Africa, and Central Asia for centuries. Unlike Ashkenazi Jews from Central and …
The Beta Israel: The history and heritage of Ethiopian Jews
The Beta Israel community, often known as Ethiopian Jews, holds a unique place within the diverse mosaic of Jewish peoples. With a history that intertwines ancient traditions, enduring faith, and the …
This John Hanson was not the first Black President of the United States
There are many who claim that John Hanson was the first Black president of the United States, not Barack Obama.
This tale is continuously shared on social media. Because many people believe that …
George Edwin Taylor: First Black person to run for the US presidency
Barack Obama is the first US Black President, but he is not the first black person to run for the US presidency. That honour goes to George Edwin Taylor.
George Taylor was born in the pre-Civil War …
The death penalty is flawed: The case of Glenn Ford
On hearing that Clayton Lockett suffered during his botched execution, many of you may have looked at his crime before deciding whether he was worthy of your compassion. That’s okay. We’re all human …
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 …
Frederick Douglass
Frederick Douglass, a towering figure in American history, was a former slave who became one of the most prominent abolitionists, human rights advocates, and orators of the 19th century. His life and …