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Unveiling the Truth Behind Thanksgiving: Context, Decolonization, and Mythology

A history professor and tribal leader are working to bring context to the traditional Thanksgiving story, challenging long-held myths and highlighting the destructive impact of colonialism on Indigenous people. They emphasize the need to acknowledge the full history, including the wars and decimation of Indigenous communities that followed the shared meal between Native people and Pilgrims. The popularized version of the First Thanksgiving is a simplified and romanticized myth that contributed to the Manifest Destiny sentiment. The professor and tribal leader aim to educate the public about the ongoing presence and importance of Indigenous people in society.

2 years ago•Source: Press Herald

"Unveiling the Opulent Fare of Titanic's Ill-Fated Maiden Voyage"

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1.865 min•2 years ago

"Unveiling the Opulent Fare of Titanic's Ill-Fated Maiden Voyage"

A water-stained menu from the Titanic's first-class offers a glimpse into the lavish last supper before the ship sank in 1912. The menu, featuring dishes like oysters, lamb, and mallard duck, is going up for auction along with other rare items, including a tartan blanket used by a survivor and a pocket watch belonging to a Russian immigrant who perished in the tragedy. The auction house describes the menu as a snapshot of the opulent culinary experience enjoyed by first-class passengers on the ill-fated voyage.

via KOMO News