George Washington’s Obsession They Don’t Teach You About - Ona Judge was born into slavery on George Washington's Mount Vernon plantation. After her escape in 1796, Washington became obsessed with recapturing her. His relentless pursuit reveals the profound contradiction of his views of slavery and freedom.
Ona Judge was born into slavery on George Washington's Mount Vernon plantation.
In 1800s, leaders backed sending Black Americans to Liberia, exposing divides on citizenship.
Why were the British Caribbean colonies left out of the Revolution? Slavery explains it.
After the Revolutionary War, the U.S. was drowning in debt.
Deep in the Great Dismal Swamp, thousands of Black people created a hidden free society.
One hot mosquito-filled summer, yellow fever brought the capital city to the brink of collapse.
In The Margins is a series that covers the history they didn’t teach in school.
In the Margins covers the history they didn’t teach in school, exploring obscure, yet captivating tales that offer unique insights into their time and place.
