The American Civil War was a watershed point in American history, altering the country in ways that are still felt today. Touring the battlegrounds of this conflict can provide a unique perspective on this pivotal moment in history. The United States has a number of Civil War battlefields open to visitors, ranging from the hills … Read more
A plantation is a farm that primarily grows one type of cash crop, with potentially some supplementary fields for food crops and other uses. It is typically centered around a plantation house. Cotton, coffee, tea, chocolate, sugar cane, sisal, oil seeds, oil palms, fruits, rubber trees, and forest trees are only few of the crops … Read more
Clipper ships were fast sailing ships that were largely employed in the nineteenth century to transport freight and passengers over long distances. They were famous for their sleek design and distinctive features like as a sharp bow, long, narrow hulls, and several masts with a huge sail area. Clipper ships were built to be swift, … Read more
Slave ships transported enslaved Africans from Africa to the Americas and the Caribbean. Millions of enslaved Africans were carried to the Americas via the transatlantic slave trade, which began in the 15th century and lasted until the 19th. They were forced to labor on plantations, mines, and other businesses. Slave ships were frequently overcrowded, poorly … Read more
African-Americans known as “black abolitionists” fought for slavery’s abolition in the United States. Most of the black abolitionists were liberated slaves who were committed to assisting their fellow slaves achieve freedom. Others were free African-Americans who fought to end slavery and advance civil rights for their fellow citizens. Black abolitionists were instrumental in the fight … Read more
Black slaves were those who were bound in bonds of servitude and forced to labor for others without compensation. They had no rights because they were property. From the 16th to the 19th century, the transatlantic slave trade took millions of Africans into slavery in the Americas. They were mostly transported to the South to … Read more
Black nurses have played a vital role in shaping the nursing profession and advocating for equality in healthcare. From Mary Eliza Mahoney, the first Black professional nurse in the U.S., to modern leaders like Hazel Johnson-Brown, the first Black woman to achieve the rank of general in the U.S. Army Nurse Corps, these individuals have … Read more
Egypt’s tombs are famous for their exquisite carvings, vibrant murals, and one-of-a-kind architecture. Many of these tombs were constructed during the Old Kingdom period to contain the relics of great pharaohs and their families. These tombs were not only places of burial, but also afterlife sanctuaries, housing offerings and treasures thought to aid the deceased … Read more
Egyptian mummies have long piqued the interest of people all around the world, as they provide insight into the life and beliefs of ancient Egyptians. Several of these mummies belonged to pharaohs, queens, and other significant characters, and they were preserved for thousands of years through rigorous embalming and burial procedures. Tutankhamun, Ramses II, Cleopatra, … Read more
The study of ancient Egyptian history, language, culture, religion, and art is known as Egyptology. Egyptologists are people who devote their lives to researching and analyzing the immense amount of material found from Egypt’s ancient civilization. Egyptology has been studied for centuries, with some of the first pioneers being scientists such as Jean-Francois Champollion, who … Read more