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History

Can We Ignore the Contribution of Female Artists?

March 3, 2023

Often relegated as secondary tasks, the art of creating textiles never gained importance in the Middle Ages. However as evidence proves, many of these brilliant pieces may have been created by female artists and may need a relook. […]

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History

Not All Medieval Artists Were Men

March 3, 2023

What if we were to entertain the possibility that many of the artworks that survive from the Middle Ages represent the artistic achievements of women? It is highly plausible, and we may have evidence. […]

An image showing protesting sharecroppers' encampment.
American History

The Missouri Sharecroppers Strike

March 1, 2023

The Missouri sharecroppers were viewed by their local governor as a nuisance. He sought to run them off, hoping the issue will be forgotten. But, their plight moved the local college who found a solution in cooperative farming. […]

An image of African American cotton hoers walking in a field.
American History

The Social Security Act and Controlling Black Labor

March 1, 2023

Black farmers, often battling poverty, could never refuse work even under exploitative terms. This was about to be remedied by the new Social Security Act. They could avail of this safety net and wait till better employment came back. […]

An illustration showing African Americans voting.
American History

Why the African Americans Shifted Political Affiliations

March 1, 2023

Traditionally, the African American community had supported the Republican Party. After all, it was them who had ended slavery and given voting rights to African Americans. But, post Depression, the community became increasingly disenchanted with the party. […]

A sculpture showing the uprising of the peasants.
History

Medieval Guilds and the Uprising of 1281

February 27, 2023

The 1281 uprising saw anger against officials and the rich upper class. The guilds, the urban working classes felt oppressed and were on a constant lookout for work and higher wages. […]

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