In October, Mick Jagger and London Mayor Sadiq Khan were among guests attending a fundraising ball marking the British Museum ...

Thomas Macaulay occupies a deeply polarising position in Indian colonial history. Some hail his English push as positive, ...

Discover the rich narrative of Indian indentured labourers as we explore their harrowing journey, enduring resilience, and complex legacy on the 165th anniversary of their arrival in South Africa.

From Cornell's gorges to West Point's historic grounds, these colleges boast architectural treasures in beautiful settings.

The American Revolution was one of the most radical acts in human history, casting aside centuries of monarchical despotism ...

UConn Draper Chair of American History Manisha Sinha discusses global perspectives on abolition and democracy following a ...

This is Article 2 of the seven-part series, “Bridges of Liberation: Jewish & African Paths to Freedom.” The full disclaimer regarding my independent views is contained in the preceding article: ...

A circuit judge who brought bandits and outlaws to justice, he travelled the highways, biways and rivers of British Columbia before it joined Confederation. He went on horse, on foot, or by canoe, ...

The real stories behind how all the U.S. states got their names What’s in a state name? Place names can tell you a lot about ...

Further, no Government can possibly post policemen at every single meter of its territory, nor has it the whe-rewhithal to do so. What, however, enables any Government to ensure peace and security is ...

In January 1868 an expedition assembled at Bhamo, a Burmese market town just 30 miles from the Yunnan border. Led by Major Edward Sladen, its initial target was the Muslim-controlled city of Tengyue ...