The British Empire peaked 100 years ago this month Two new books examine the history and consequences of colonialism. Share. Imperial regalia, looking so 1980s Image: Getty Images.

CNN’s Peter Bergen interviews Harvard University historian Caroline Elkins about the legacy of the British Empire and the future of countries in the Commonwealth, where the British monarch ...

For Al Murray looking back on the legacy of the British Empire required more than just his voice, it needed to include voices from those in the communities oppressed by colonialism in order for ...

Under the visionary leadership of Emperor Peter the Great (Peter I), the empire expanded immensely, becoming one of the largest in history, with nearly 125.6 million people under its rule. 8. British ...

Only a fifth of voters believe the British Empire is something modern Britain should be ashamed of, a new poll suggests. A third of adults (33 per cent) believe that the UK's colonial period in ...

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10 cultural artifacts the British Empire took from other nations, from the Benin Bronzes to the Koh-i-Noor diamond. Yoonji Han. Updated Sun, January 1, 2023 at 6:24 PM UTC. 10 min read.

The sun will quite literally set on the British Empire for the first time in 200 years. The UK government confirmed yesterday they are handing over its control of the Chagos Islands in the Indian ...

In tracing how the legacy of British colonialism and empire has shaped modern society, Sanghera reveals how confronting our history head-on and examining its lasting influence is an essential tool ...

The Commonwealth was born out of the British Empire, supposedly granting former colonies 'free and equal' status. But the association has faced criticism for its colonial roots, and some states ...