History has often hidden the relationship between Thomas Jefferson & Sally Hemings, but new renovations at Jefferson's Monticello estate uncovers their story.

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The room of Sally Hemings, a slave who had a long-term relationship with Thomas Jefferson, will be excavated at Monticello.

Astronomer and almanac author Benjamin Banneker (pictured), who was largely self-educated, rose in prominence in the 18th century via his written works and the accuracy…

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