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Ten Juneteenth Myths
The celebration of Juneteenth – originally known as "Freedom Day" – began on 1 January 1866 in Texas and, since then, a number of myths have grown up around the event it commemorates: the issuance of General Order No. 3 in Galveston Texas...
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History of Juneteenth
Juneteenth is an annual event celebrating the end of chattel slavery in the United States in commemorating the issuance of General Order No. 3 (which included the line "all slaves are free") in Galveston, Texas on 19 June 1865. In 2021, Juneteenth...
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Interview with Gordon Campbell
In this interview, World History Encyclopedia talks to author and scholar Gordon Campbell all about his new book Norse America: The Story of a Founding Myth published by Oxford University Press. Kelly (WHE): Thanks for joining me today...
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Ten Myths About Juneteenth
Juneteenth is an annual event celebrating the end of chattel slavery in the United States in commemorating the issuance of General Order No. 3 (which included the line "all slaves are free") in Galveston, Texas on 19 June 1865. In 2021, Juneteenth...
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Author Interview: Son of Ishtar by Gordon Doherty
Today we sit down with Gordon Doherty to discuss his new book Empires of Bronze: Son of Ishtar. Based in the dark and cold north (i.e. Scotland), Gordon has written extensively on ancient Greece and Rome. His new novel, however, takes us...
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President Biden Signs the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act Bill
President Joe Biden, joined by Vice President Kamala Harris, lawmakers, and guests, signs the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act Bill on Thursday, June 17, 2021, in the East Room of the White House. Official White House Photo by Chandler...
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What is Juneteenth, and why is it important? - Karlos K. Hill and Soraya Field Fiorio
Get to know the history of Juneteenth, a commemoration of the end of slavery in the United States after the Civil War. – At the end of the Civil War, though slavery was technically illegal in all states, it still persisted in the last...
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Joshua Reed Giddings
Joshua Reed Giddings (l. 1795-1864), famous abolitionist, member of the US House of Representatives, and author, photographed by Matthew Brady, c. 1855-1864.
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Traditional Reed Raft, Lake Titicaca
A traditional totora reed raft on Lake Titicaca. For several pre-Columbian cultures, including the Incas, the lake was considered the centre of the cosmos and place of creation.
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Reed Arrow Shafts
Reed arrow shafts, c. 80 cm long. From Asyut, Egypt, 6th Dynasty.
The British Museum, London.
