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alisea williams mcMinor Connections: Universities Honor a Lesser Known FamilyEleven years ago, the University of Mississippi, affectionately referred to by alumni and sports fans alike as Ole Miss, named a new…Aug 5
Helena CobbanHistory of the West’s domination of the world, Ep. 2 (through 1776)In the earliest phases of the West Europeans’ construction of transoceanic empires, from 1415 CE through the early 1500s, well-armed…Jun 16, 20233
InTrash 2 PurposebyUnRepentant HistoryBlack Slave Owners|A Hidden HistoryWhen we think of slavery in America, we usually picture white plantation owners exploiting black labor. But did you know that some of the…May 18, 20231
InProject 500 YearsbyHelena CobbanFrance’s “historic position” in the Indo-Pacific regionThe French and the Anglo-Saxons have gotten into a big pissing match over Australia’s decision to nix a longstanding contract for…Sep 20, 20211
InProject 500 YearsbyHelena CobbanPortugal and the origins of “the West”1492? How about 1415 CE?Aug 30, 20211
Hercynian ForestThe Roman Supply of SlaveryThe institution of slavery was arguably the definitive hallmark of ancient Roman society. In this sense, it helps to shed light on the…Aug 3, 2021
InProject 500 YearsbyHelena Cobban1692: Many developments worldwide on 200th anniversary of 1492!So here we are, at 200 years after the fateful “contact” year of 1492 CE and all around the world there are developments that help…Jun 21, 2021
InProject 500 YearsbyHelena Cobban1685: France introduces its ‘Code Noir’. England has a succession crisis.Two big developments in the history of Western imperialism in 1685 CE. France’s Louis XIV introduced his infamous ‘Code Noir’ to regulate…Jun 14, 2021