Daina Ramey BerryUniversity of Texas at Austin Latest articles by Daina Ramey Berry 4 Myths About the History of American Slavery By Daina Ramey Berry published 19 June 17 Opinion On Juneteenth, the day that commemorates the ending of slavery in the US, a historian dispels myths about the 'peculiar institution' of slavery. Opinion Sign up for the Live Science daily newsletter nowGet the world’s most fascinating discoveries delivered straight to your inbox.Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors LATEST ARTICLES1US reports its first New World parasitic screwworm infection in decades2Scientists uncover 'coils' in DNA that form under pressure3Thousands of bumblebee catfish captured climbing waterfall in never-before-seen footage4Japan launches its first homegrown quantum computer5Rare milky plumes paint stunning swirls in world's largest 'soda lake'
4 Myths About the History of American Slavery By Daina Ramey Berry published 19 June 17 Opinion On Juneteenth, the day that commemorates the ending of slavery in the US, a historian dispels myths about the 'peculiar institution' of slavery.
