Category: History
Decolonising the Hunterian – How museum will confront its dark imperial legacy and links with the slave trade – Glasgow Live
As part of Black History Month, Scotland confronts the ugly truth behind some of its most prized collections and its links with the slave trade. Here’s why it’s time to face up to our colonial past. Source: Decolonising the Hunterian – How museum will confront its dark imperial legacy and links with the slave trade […]
Read More Decolonising the Hunterian – How museum will confront its dark imperial legacy and links with the slave trade – Glasgow LiveInterview with Michael Donnelly on the Scottish slave trade taboo(podcast with songs)
Museum as Muck – improving working class representation in museums and galleries – Living Knowledge blog
Source: Museum as Muck – improving working class representation in museums and galleries – Living Knowledge blog
Read More Museum as Muck – improving working class representation in museums and galleries – Living Knowledge blogWatch “History & Philosophy” on YouTube
Léargas: Frederick Douglass and Ireland
Source: Léargas: Frederick Douglass and Ireland
Read More Léargas: Frederick Douglass and IrelandMary Prince: Who was the abolitionist and author of the first slavery memoir published in Britain by a woman? | The Independent
Source: Mary Prince: Who was the abolitionist and author of the first slavery memoir published in Britain by a woman? | The Independent
Read More Mary Prince: Who was the abolitionist and author of the first slavery memoir published in Britain by a woman? | The IndependentBook review: When the Clyde Ran Red, by Maggie Craig – The Scotsman
King Tut: ahead of his countrymen in life; and in death. – Believe
Source: King Tut: ahead of his countrymen in life; and in death. – Believe
Read More King Tut: ahead of his countrymen in life; and in death. – BelieveWere there ever any real Amazon warrior women? | Big Think
The myths and legends of the Amazons are fascinating and telling of the Greek culture they enthralled and through them, our own culture as well. Source: Were there ever any real Amazon warrior women? | Big Think
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