A new EU law would require thousands of multinational companies, including many based in the US, to look for signs of human rights abuses in their supply chains.
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There was no one type of slavery in ‘biblical’ or ‘ancient’ societies, given how varied they were. But much of what historians know about slavery during those eras is horrific.
Our research found Australia’s visa system continues to harm migrants once they’ve experienced exploitation. Survivors described being left destitute and desperate without access to services.
Two previously unknown chapters of a 19th century French botanist’s journal offer insights into his fears and ambitions, scientific observations, and discussions of the effects of colonisation.
When Shauna Bostock began researching a book on her family, she thought it would be limited to her Aboriginal ancestry. But then a late-night phone call led her down a surprising path.
On the 160th anniversary of the Civil War’s Battle of Gettysburg, a political scientist finds that residents of formerly Confederate states express greater support for political violence than others.
Many students say they aren’t learning much about slavery beyond its harsh conditions. A historian explores how Juneteenth offers opportunities to change that reality.
The activist and writer has been erased from South Africa’s history - but new academic work seeks to restore his voice.
Juneteenth is part of a rich heritage of African American emancipation and freedom celebrations.
A Southerner, Maj. Gen. George H. Thomas was a racist enslaver before the Civil War. But he fought for the Union because he prioritized his oath to defend the Constitution over state interests.
There was one central reason the Civil War happened.
Beatrix Potter’s silence concerning her sources means the Brer Rabbit folktales that helped create her stories are passed over without acknowledgement or celebration.
As we approach the start of gardening season, it’s a good time to ask some questions about what to plant and who gets to plant.
Activists view their moral case for the return of the diamonds as unanswerable, but it runs up against many complications.
If we have learned anything from the fight against modern slavery, it is that addressing the issue takes extensive time, resources and long-term commitments.
There have been numerous efforts to limit students’ access to books and curricula about certain historical and societal topics. But history itself shows democracy suffers when people are uninformed.
Although King Charles will have a low-key ceremony this coronation, the Crown Jewels will still figure prominently. An exploration of the jewels tells a tale of exploitation, rape and pillage.
The voices and actions of women who were enslaved reveal how oppression works and what made a difference to those exposed to it
An official proclamation issued by two Tennessee lawmakers commemorates Confederate History Month, fails to mention slavery and instead honors what it calls a “heroic struggle for states’ rights.”
This whirlwind tour of social history describes how infectious diseases have shaped humanity at every stage. It suggests reducing inequality will give us our best chance of surviving future plagues.
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Professor of History, McGill University
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Associate Professor, Performance, Toronto Metropolitan University
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Professor of History, Arizona State University
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Professor Emeritus, Department of Political Science, Wilfrid Laurier University
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PhD Candidate, Social Justice Education, Ontario Institute for Studies in Education, University of Toronto
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Chancellor's Fellow, The University of Edinburgh
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Professor of Practice in Education, Clark University
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Professor and Chair of History Department, Colorado State University
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Professor of Contemporary Slavery, University of Hull
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Visiting Researcher in Journalism, Media and Cultural Studies, Cardiff University
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SARCHI Ocean Cultures and Heritage, Nelson Mandela University
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Assistant Professor of History, Hunter College
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Professor of History, University of Alabama
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Professor, Faculty of Law, University of Technology Sydney
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Professor of Sociology, University of the Witwatersrand
