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Amsterdam's Oosterpark hosts national slavery remembrance
The Netherlands commemorated the abolition of slavery with a national ceremony in Amsterdam's Oosterpark.
Shortlist for London's transatlantic slavery memorial revealed
Six artists have been shortlisted to create a London memorial to the victims of the transatlantic slave trade – with the public now able to vote for their favourite.
Armani subsidiary shut down for ‘exploiting workers’
Italian police disclosed that Chinese workers employed by an unauthorised subcontractor, produced handbags and accessories for Giorgio Armani.
Downing Street criticises idea of Black-only run for West End play
The UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak says the idea is 'concerning' but the proposed Black Out theatre nights aren’t breaking the law. The theatre is simply aiming the nights at a Black audience, instead of actively precluding other potential customers from coming, writes Jonny Walfisz.
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Pompeii archaeologists unearth disturbing bakery-prison for slaves
The finding aligns with the harrowing accounts of second-century AD writer Apuleius, whose Metamorphoses IX 11-13 describes the backbreaking labour endured by men, women, and animals in ancient mills and bakeries.
Labour abuses, including slavery, found on European fishing vessels
Research by a Washington DC-based organisation which tracks illicit money flows has found that tens of thousands of workers every year on these boats are estimated to be trapped in unsafe conditions.
New commission set to tackle rising human slavery in Europe - and beyond
Headed up by former British prime minister Theresa May, the Global Commission for Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking seeks to eradicate the ever-increasing issue by 2030.
Archaeologists unearth slave bedroom in Roman villa near Pompeii
The discovery reveals the harsh reality of life for those dwelling in the lower echelons of society during the Roman period.
US panel recommends $1-million reparations for slavery victims
The 1100-page document includes more than 100 recommendations on how to address the harms of slavery.
The best photos from across Europe this week
The best photos from across Europe this week
Dutch king apologises for slave trade in historic speech
Dutch King Willem-Alexander apologised on Saturday for his country's role in slavery and asked for forgiveness in a historic speech
Dutch King apologises for Netherlands' role in slavery
Other European governments and monarchs are moving at different paces as they confront horrors of the past.
Culture Re-View: The first ever Juneteenth is marked in Texas
On this day in 1865, Juneteenth came into being, celebrating African-American culture - and a watershed moment in the history of slavery.
Portugal should apologise for colonialism, says President
It is the first time a southern European leader has suggested a national apology for the colonial period.
King Charles III backs research into UK monarchy's slavery ties
King Charles III backed research into the UK monarchy's ties to slavery after a document revealed that his ancestor had shares in a slave-trading company.
Culture Re-View: A look back at this day in history
On this day, the boxer Cassius Clay became Muhammad Ali. Why Ali changed his name is part of a long tradition of African Americans refusing the labels of slavery.