The Declaration of Independence is a revolutionary document that transformed governance from monarchy to democracy and ...

When George Washington, from Virginia, arrived in Cambridge 250 years ago, one of the first things he did was talk to his ...

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‘Don’t sell me a dog’ - This basically meant “don’t lie to me” and was popular till around 1870. It stemmed from the practice ...

Mammon and the pursuit of empire : the political economy of British imperialism, 1860-1912 by Davis, Lance E. (Lance Edwin) Publication date 1986 Topics Great Britain -- Colonies -- Economic ...

The spring equinox on March 20 prededed the British empire’s literal sunset. Credit: Reddit / TuTiempo.net It didn’t stay dark for Britain too long, however.

The Attorney General has described “almost every element” of the British Empire as racist and revealed he fought to get reparations. Lord Hermer, speaking on a podcast for his former chambers ...

Among Scots who state that they know either a great deal or fair amount about Scotland’s role in the British Empire, 50 per cent believe the country was a partner rather than a subordinate.

During the nearly two-century-long rule over India between 1757 and 1947, the British Empire exploited the country's resources, wealth, and people. The impact of colonial rule is felt to this day.

How the sun will set on the British Empire for the first time in 200 years Brooke Davies Published October 4, 2024 5:26pm Updated October 7, 2024 1:48pm Comments ...

As a commercial photographer, Beato aimed to sell his work widely, spending over two years in India photographing iconic sites. In 1860, Beato left India for China to photograph the Second Opium War.

It was in 1833 that the British Parliament passed the Slavery Abolition Act, marking a decisive step towards ending the long, dark legacy of the British Empire's involvement in slavery. The Act ...