Slavery
Taliban penal code legalizes slavery, places women below animals, expert tells 'Post' - interview
Under the Taliban’s penal code, which includes 119 articles, published on January 7, 2026, the penalty for animal abuse outweighs that of a serious case of domestic violence.
Parashat Bo: The world is catching up, again
Doha clears UK activist Andy Hall of defamation over migrant rights case
North Koreans sent to Russia working 'like slaves' - report
DNA of enslaved iron workers illuminates African American history
In a first-of-its-kind analysis, the researchers examined historical DNA alongside genetic testing company 23andMe's personal ancestry database to identify 41,799 Americans related to the 27 people.
US VP Harris blasts Florida 'extremists' over education guidelines about slavery
"How is it that anyone could suggest that, in the midst of these atrocities, that there was any benefit to being subjected to this level of dehumanization?" she said.
Were there Jewish gladiators in the Roman Empire?
A new scholarly article examines the historical evidence of Jewish participation in the gladiatorial arena.
Passover: Landmark moments in history in the quest for freedom
As we reflect on this story and its relevance to our lives today, it is important to also recognize the ongoing struggle for civil liberties around the world.
Ex-kickboxer Andrew Tate says Romanian prosecutors have no evidence against him
Controversial influencer Andrew Tate believes the Romanian government has no grounds to hold him.
Yellen, at former slave port, sees path of renewal for Africa and US
Church of England says it knew of slavery links as fund set up to address 'shameful' past
Though this religious institution was aware that they funneled money into the 18th-century slave trade, officials turned a blind eye for centuries.
Parashat Vayeshev: The cost of an educational mistake
It seems that Jacob saw Joseph as his first son, despite the sons Leah bore before him. It is no wonder that this attitude led to tremendous tension between Leah’s sons and Joseph.
Black writer explores Germany's Holocaust remembrance
Clint Smith studied the Holocaust memorials in Germany and explored how the US recalls its history of slavery.
Slaves were brutally branded in ancient Egypt, research shows
Slaves in ancient Egypt were given the same treatment as livestock, studies show.
