From Afonso de Albuquerque to Drones: Hormuz, the Eternal Lock of the World
The Strait of Hormuz remains a crucial strategic passage for global oil supply, with historical significance dating back to the Portuguese colonial era and current geopolitical tensions involving Iran.
France returns sacred talking drum looted from Côte d’Ivoire over 100 years ago
France has returned a sacred talking drum, known as the Djidji Ayôkwé, to Côte d’Ivoire, which was looted during the colonial era over a century ago.
Yi Sang's 'Wings' Turns 90... Why Scholar Kwon Young-min Imagined Artist Gu Bon-ung
The 90th anniversary of Yi Sang's short story 'Wings' is marked, exploring the connections between the poet and painter Gu Bon-ung.
Search for lost colonial-era paintings potentially hidden in homes
The Royal Society of Tasmania is seeking the public's help in locating lost paintings by colonial-era artist William Charles Piguenit, which may be sitting unnoticed in Tasmanian residences.
Côte d'Ivoire: France Hands Stolen Colonial-Era 'Talking Drum' Back to Côte d'Ivoire
France has returned a looted colonial-era talking drum, the Djidji Ayokwe, to Côte d'Ivoire as part of its efforts to repatriate stolen artifacts to Africa.
France hands back stolen colonial-era artifact to West African country
France has returned a sacred drum, the Djidji Ayokwe, to Ivory Coast in a ceremony attended by both nations' culture ministers.
France repatriates stolen colonial-era 'talking drum' to Ivory Coast
France has returned a colonial-era 'talking drum' to Ivory Coast, looted in 1916 by colonial troops, as part of broader efforts to repatriate stolen artefacts.
France returns colonial-era talking drum to Ivory Coast
France has returned a colonial-era 'talking drum' to Ivory Coast, marking a significant step in the repatriation of stolen artefacts to Africa.
Mela-Mela Festival: Tradition Has Portuguese Origins with Mud and Urine Instead of Gum and Cornstarch
The Mela-Mela festival in Ceará, Brazil, features participants throwing different substances at each other, deeply rooted in a colonial-era tradition from Portugal.
Algeria Starts the First Decontamination Operation of French Nuclear Blast Sites
Algeria has initiated its first partial decontamination operation at a site of French nuclear blasts conducted during the colonial era in the 1960s.
Nigeria: Cambridge University Museum Set to Return Benin Bronzes to Nigeria
A museum at Cambridge University plans to return approximately 100 Benin bronzes to Nigeria as part of restitution efforts for artefacts looted during the colonial era.
Cambridge University returns 116 Benin artefacts to Nigeria
Cambridge University has returned 116 historical artefacts taken from Benin City during the British colonial era to Nigeria's National Commission for Museums and Monuments.
Supreme Court: Japanese war criminal company Nishimatsu must compensate the victims' families of forced labor
The South Korean Supreme Court ruled that Nishimatsu Construction, a Japanese company involved in forced labor during the colonial era, must compensate the families of the victims.
Nigeria seeks £420 million from Britain for miners killed during colonial era
Nigeria is claiming £420 million from Britain as compensation for miners who were killed during the colonial period.
UK ordered to pay $570 million for colonial-era killings
A Nigerian court has mandated the UK to compensate £420 million to the families of coal miners killed during a protest against colonial authorities in 1949.
Kenya: Kenya Mourns Death of Last Mau Mau General Kiambati Wa Njora At 106
Kenya mourns the passing of General Kiambati wa Njora, the last Mau Mau general, who died at 106, symbolizing the end of an era in the fight for independence from British colonial rule.
It Begins to Resemble the 19th Century: Elon Musk Takes a New Step Toward a New Colonial Era in Space
Elon Musk's recent participation in the World Economic Forum in Davos signifies his intensified focus on space exploration and development.
Our New Colonial Era
The article discusses the paradox of a world declaring the end of empires while simultaneously reproducing colonial structures in international politics and economic influence.
The Indians' Love for Structuralism
The article discusses Argentine writer César Aira's novel 'The Hare', which humorously critiques the colonial era of Argentina and reflects on postmodern literary styles.