Maids, who invariably lived with their employers, were especially vulnerable.
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An ex-minister named John Lyford arrived at the nascent colony hoping for a fresh start. But he couldn’t escape his past.
We can give thanks to the strong winds of trans-Atlantic trade for ‘Tom Turkey.’
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A globalization expert shares two surprising tales of how the powerful winds of trans-Atlantic trade affected the quintessentially American holiday.
What is the history of the Thanksgiving dinner?
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At a time when America feels divided and families face rifts, the history of Thanksgiving offers lessons in unity, generosity and faith.