
20th Century
When Did Complaints About Black Pete Begin?
The first complaints about Black Pete (Zwarte Piet) have been part of Dutch holiday traditions for centuries, but his portrayal hasn’t always been without criticism.
The first complaints about Black Pete (Zwarte Piet) have been part of Dutch holiday traditions for centuries, but his portrayal hasn’t always been without criticism.
Black Pete (Zwarte Piet) has been a part of Dutch traditions for centuries, and the history of Black Pete (Zwarte Piet) is full of twists
Are you no fan of sweating? Well, be glad you didn’t live in 16th century England, where a mysterious and terrifying disease known as the
Imagine walking through a town where hundreds of people are dancing uncontrollably, driven by an unknown force. No, it’s not a festival or celebration—it’s a
It’s hard to imagine two more contrasting events: the final use of the guillotine in France, a symbol of centuries-old justice, and the release of