Salman's Father Salim... Who Was Salim Khan's Father? He Worked in the British Government
The article discusses the background and achievements of Salim Khan, a famous Bollywood screenwriter, focusing on his father's role in the British Indian police during colonial times.
Bad Bunny will star in Residente's film debut with the epic drama 'Porto Rico'
Bad Bunny will take on his first leading role in the film 'Porto Rico', directed by Residente, which explores Puerto Rico's complex colonial history.
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.
The Painful Story of Namibia from Where Germany Took Many Heads!
Namibia, once a victim of severe colonial oppression, is now in the spotlight due to its ongoing cricket aspirations and the historical injustices it endured during German colonization.
Debret and Carnival: Know the story of the painting that became a symbol of street revelry in colonial Brazil
The article discusses the significance of Jean-Baptiste Debret's 1823 watercolor 'A Day of Entrudo (Carnival)', highlighting its portrayal of early Brazilian carnival traditions that differ from contemporary celebrations.
"An Apology Won't Fix Everything." Greenlandic Bitterness Towards Denmark
The article discusses the lingering resentment in Greenland towards Denmark, stemming from historical grievances and the impact of colonial legacies.
Nigeria: Cambridge University Museum Set to Return Benin Bronzes to Nigeria
A museum at Cambridge University is set to return approximately 100 Benin bronzes to Nigeria as part of a restitution initiative following a formal request by Nigeria's National Commission for Museums and Monuments.
Indigenous language or Kichwa language?
The article discusses the complex identification of indigenous identity and the Kichwa language in the context of colonial history and politics.
"Relooted": a video game to take back the looted African heritage from Western museums
The video game "Relooted" allows players to virtually reclaim African artifacts that have been taken to Western museums.
The museum as a place of transit: Agnes Essonti turns colonial plunder into living memory
Agnes Essonti Luque's exhibition at the Museo Nacional de Antropología in Madrid recontextualizes colonial history by transforming the museum into a space of active engagement with the stories behind the artifacts.
Lorena Allam on the new low in Australia’s history of colonial terrorism – podcast
The podcast discusses a recent terrorist act related to racial violence in Australia, highlighting feelings of abandonment among First Nations people.
Pioneer of Feminism: The Story of Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz
The article explores the life and legacy of Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz, heralded as a pioneer of feminism in colonial Mexico for her pursuit of knowledge and intellectual freedom in a male-dominated society.
Elias wants to break the vicious circle: 'I can see the connection to colonial history'
Elias Nielsen reflects on his traumatic childhood experiences shaped by his parents' alcoholism and connects them to the broader context of colonial history.
The nostalgia of San Martín for Mendoza in his French retirement
The article discusses José de San Martín's return to Europe where he reminisces about Mendoza while dealing with financial issues and settling in France.
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.
He founded a settlement in the south of the Malay Peninsula. The settlement developed into the largest center.
In 1819, British statesman Sir Stamford Raffles arrived in Singapore with the vision of establishing a strategic trading port to rival Dutch dominance, marking the founding of modern Singapore.
"The more you kill and burn down, the more I will like it"
The article discusses the brutalities of the United States' colonial attitude during and after the Spanish-American War, particularly regarding the Philippines, and the implications in the context of Greenland's potential annexation.
Bani Volta: A Dance Performance Revisiting a Little-Known Colonial History of Burkina Faso
The contemporary dance piece 'Bani Volta' by choreographer Bienvenue Bazié reinterprets the violent 1915-1916 conflict between French colonizers and the inhabitants of Burkina Faso, showcased at Théâtre Chaillot in Paris.
Colonial History of Greenland: Why is Greenland Important at All?
Despite a dark colonial history, Greenland and Denmark remain closely connected, with ongoing discussions addressing challenges posed by U.S. interest in Greenland.
"The Great Emptiness" in which people died. Namibia reflects a bloody German past and a globalized present
The article discusses Namibia's tumultuous history marked by German colonial rule and subsequent struggles for independence, alongside its surprising connections to the Czech Republic.
They Barely Freed Themselves from the British. The Father of the Nation Was Killed Just Before Independence
Burma declared its independence on January 4, 1948, ending over six decades of British colonial rule and marking its transition to a sovereign state.