In the late 18th century, the French colony of Saint-Domingue, now known as Haiti, was the wealthiest and most productive colony in the world. However, the colony’s success was built on the backs of enslaved [...]

Toussaint Louverture was a Haitian revolutionary leader who played a pivotal role in the Haitian Revolution. Born into slavery, Toussaint rose to become a self-taught military strategist and the leader of the revolution. He is [...]

The history of Haiti is deeply intertwined with the history of slavery and colonialism. From the arrival of Christopher Columbus in 1492 to the Haitian Revolution in 1804, Haiti was shaped by centuries of exploitation, [...]

Jean-Jacques Dessalines was a key figure in the Haitian Revolution, which began in 1791 and ended with Haiti’s independence in 1804. As a military leader and strategist, Dessalines played a crucial role in the final [...]

The French colonization of Haiti, then known as Saint-Domingue, began in the 17th century and lasted until the Haitian Revolution in the early 19th century. During this period, the French established a highly profitable plantation [...]

The relationship between Haiti and the United States has been marked by a long history of tension, conflict, and intervention. The US has played a significant role in shaping Haiti’s political and economic development, often [...]

Vodou, also known as Voodoo, is a religion that has played a significant role in Haiti’s history and culture. Despite being misunderstood and demonized by outsiders, Vodou is a deeply spiritual and complex religion that [...]

From 1957 to 1986, Haiti was ruled by a brutal and repressive dictatorship under the leadership of the Duvalier family. The regime, which was led by Francois Duvalier (also known as “Papa Doc”) and later [...]