Southern history

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For decades, Southern textbooks taught histories that distorted or ignored Black experiences.

We've rounded up eight excellent Southern Historical novels that compel a sense of place as a character based on a past era.

Life on the frontier was not for the faint of heart, and those who were brave enough to face it paid the price with their hygiene.

There’s a ton of southern phrases over yonder that the folks from states like Mississippi, Alabama, and Georgia seamlessly embed into their diction.

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The topic of black Confederate soldiers is rarely talked about, nowadays, because it's not ‘politically correct’, but the truth of the matter is that quite a number of black Southerners served in the Confederate Army, and way before Mr. Lincoln ever let the first black man fight for his beloved Union. The contributions that Black Southerners made to support the South in its struggle for independence should not be denigrated. Why would a black man fight to protect slavery, you ask. It wasn’t…

Most people know the story of Thomas Jefferson and Sally Hemings. He was a Founding Father, author of the Declaration of Independence, and a slave-owning ...

Florida must have been quite a unique place to live back in the 1880s. Check out the oldest photos in Florida to see for yourself.

Explore 35 of the best Southern sayings, from timeless phrases to drawlin' proverbs. Savor sweet tea wisdom and Dixie expressions capturing Southern charm. Dive into the rich tapestry of Southern dialect gems, embracing the warmth of folk sayings. Let these quotes add hospitality and grace to your day. Immerse yourself in the soulful world of Southern slang and charm words. Whether a true Southerner or captivated by Dixie language, these expressions bring a smile. Southern Phrases.