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Understanding Slavery Before the Atlantic System Slavery existed in many societies long before the rise of the transatlantic slave trade. In ancient civilizations such as Greece, Rome, parts of Africa, the Middle East, and Asia, forms of bondage were common. People could become enslaved after losing wars, falling into debt, or being captured during raids.

The Rise of an Unlikely Emperor In the year 193 CE, the Roman Empire entered one of its most chaotic periods. After the assassination of Emperor Commodus and a rapid succession of short-lived rulers, Rome descended into political instability. Amid this uncertainty, a provincial Roman official named Septimius Severus rose to power.Born in the North

A Crisis That Captured Global Attention In November 1979, one of the most dramatic international crises of the Cold War began when Iranian students stormed the United States Embassy in Tehran. The attackers took American diplomats and staff hostage in protest of the United States allowing the former Shah of Iran, Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, to

The Origins of a Historical Misconception For many generations, a persistent myth circulated in textbooks and popular culture that Africa contributed little to science, engineering, or technological development. This idea did not emerge by accident. During the colonial era, European writers often portrayed African societies as primitive or technologically stagnant. These portrayals helped justify colonial

A Struggle That Began With Humanity When discussing the history of Black people in America, many conversations begin with the fight for civil rights or freedom. However, an important historical reality often gets overlooked. Before Black people in America could fight for freedom, they first had to fight to be recognized as human beings. This