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The Festival of the Golden Rump
The Festival of the Golden Rump is a visual satire, circulated in the popular political paper Common Sense or The Englishman's Journal. Its main purpose was to critique governmental overreach and manipulation during King George II's rule. At the…
Tags: 18th Century, London, Satire
Combat Photography in America: From the Beginning to World War II
This digital exhibit explores the historical development of combat photography from its inception to the end of World War II. The exhibit includes questions to consider along the way.
Tags: Journalists, Soldiers, war, World War I, World War II
Thoughts Upon Slavery written by Methodist Leader, John Wesley,
In 1774, Wesley writes this tract attacking the Slave Trade in Africa, Europe and the Americas. Four editions were written in the span of two years spreading his abolitionist influence across the world.
Tags: John Wesley, Religious Leader
Bernie Sanders Mittens Meme
The Bernie Sanders Mittens Meme originated from a widely circulated image of Senator Bernie Sanders at the inauguration of President Joe Biden on January 20, 2021. This photo became popular due to the humorous contrast between Sanders' casual,…
Proceedings of the College of Physicians of Philadelphia, relative to the prevention of the introduction and spreading of contagious diseases
This document provides an account of the proceedings surrounding enslaved people that died during the Middle Passage.
Tags: Medicine, Middle Passage, Slavery
Monument of King Jaja Opobo
A monument of King Jaja Opobo in the city center of Opobo that regards him as a renowned and generous leader.
Tags: king jaja opobo, monument, opobo
Black Morocco: A History of Slavery, Race and Islam
A secondary source that is an analysis of primary sources about the slavery in Morocco.
The Dred Scott decision: opinion of Chief Justice Taney
Excerpt explaining the decision of the Dred Scott case.
Tags: Enslaved Peoples, Justifications, Law, Slavery
Disasters of the 20th Century
This educational module examines significant disasters of the 20th century and their lasting impact on the globe. These disasters fall into three categories including natural, man-made and biological. Some of these overlap each other and can fall…
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Youth in Crisis: Children in the Holocaust

This educational module explores the experiences of children during the Holocaust. Through a diverse selection of primary sources, this module tells…