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John Casor Becomes First Slave In America To Anthony Johnson

The System of Slavery Begins to Evolve

Aug 29 •

Paul R. Wonning

Christopher Seider Funeral March Sparks Boston Massacre

The Spark That Provided the Spark

Aug 15 •

Paul R. Wonning

Benjamin Franklin Humiliated Before British Privy Council

British Turn a Moderate Into a Flaming Patriot

Aug 7 •

Paul R. Wonning

The Origin of Language

The Evolution of the Spoken Word

Aug 2 •

Paul R. Wonning

December 12, 1718 - Republic of Pirates Ended

The British Navy Ends the Nation of Pirates

Aug 2 •

Paul R. Wonning

A History of Time - Calendars

Astronomical Bodies as Calendars

Jul 25 •

Paul R. Wonning

November 22, 1718 - English pirate Edward Teach ("Blackbeard") Killed

Blackbeard's Fearful Career Ends in Battle

Jul 24 •

Paul R. Wonning

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