Tag: slavery

New research adds to pressure on British monarchy over historical ties to slavery

International August 11, 2025 at 16:55

New research shows that Britain's King George IV, who ruled for a decade until 1830, personally profited from enslaved labour on Grenadian plantations, a...

ON THIS DAY: Toni Morrison is born (1931)

On this Day February 18, 2025 at 14:49

On this day, 18 February 1931, the world welcomed one of the most influential literary figures of the 20th century—Toni Morrison. Born in Lorain,...

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February 21, 2026 at 14:59

Foot and mouth disease probe focuses on feed from occupied areas

Cyprus February 21, 2026 at 11:58

Authorities are examining the possibility that the transmission of...

On this day: First American Orbits the Earth

On this Day February 20, 2026 at 20:58

On February 20, 1962, the United States marked a...

George Georgallis book featured on London bus

Life February 20, 2026 at 16:57

Literary debut gains visibility in UK capital A book by...

Court upholds conviction of doctor over failed surgery

Cyprus February 20, 2026 at 15:20

Appeal dismissed in spinal surgery case The Court of Appeal...