The Irony of European & American Borders
A Historical Perspective on Immigration and Colonialism In contemporary Europe, a chorus of voices often rises to demand respect for borders, emphasizing that immigrants should...
Author : joe bodego
Cécile Fatiman
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Cécile Fatiman (fl. 1791–1845) was a Haitian Vodou priestess and revolutionary whose spiritual leadership and courage played a pivotal role in sparking the Haitian Revolution,...
Charles Victor Emmanuel Leclerc
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Charles Victor Emmanuel Leclerc was born on March 17, 1772, in Pontoise, France, into a family of minor nobility. Raised during a period of political...
Napoleon and Haiti: The Haitian Revolution and Its Impact on the Napoleonic Era
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The story of Napoleon Bonaparte’s involvement in Haiti is one of the most consequential yet often overlooked chapters of his reign. The Haitian Revolution (1791–1804),...
Admiral Horatio Nelson
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Admiral Horatio Nelson, one of Britain’s most celebrated naval heroes, is renowned for his victories at the Battle of the Nile (1798) and the Battle...
William Lamb – Lord Melbourne
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William Lamb, 2nd Viscount Melbourne (15 March 1779 – 24 November 1848), known as Lord Melbourne, was a prominent British Whig politician who served as...
Edward Colston
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Edward Colston (1636–1721) was an English merchant, slave trader, philanthropist, and Tory Member of Parliament, born in Bristol, England, on November 2, 1636. As the...
The Irony of White European Pride
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The pride White Europeans take in their cultural heritage is a paradox, steeped in irony. Their history boasts remarkable achievements—art, science, literature, and democratic ideals—yet...
The Palawa People
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The Palawa, also known as Pakana, are the Indigenous peoples of Lutruwita, the island state of Australia now known as Tasmania. Their history and culture,...
The Māori People
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The Māori are the indigenous Polynesian people of New Zealand, known for their rich cultural heritage, unique language, and deep connection to the land. Arriving...