Charity accused of trying to 'hijack' Remembrance Day after calling for it to be 'decolonised' instead of 'glorifying' the British Empire
The Peace Pledge Union has claimed that annual ceremonies to commemorate the armed forces 'gloss over the history and ...
No beef, no pork, ginger-garlic and chapatis mandatory: A look at Indian troops' diet during WWI
The swift deployment of colonial troops to Europe in September 1914 reflected Britains confidence that these forces would secure a rapid victory. The unique provisions made for these troops indicated ...
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‘Freedom at Midnight’ trailer explores chaos of India’s Partition and independence
The highly anticipated trailer for the streaming series ‘Freedom at Midnight’ was released on Saturday, offering a powerful glimpse into the final moments of British colonial rule in India. Set to ...
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First Commonwealth memorial outside of London unveiled in Bradford
The first Commonwealth war memorial outside London has been unveiled in Bradford in a ceremony honouring the sacrifice and bravery of veterans from the former British colonies.
‘Freedom at Midnight’ trailer unveils the turmoil of India’s partition
The trailer for 'Freedom at Midnight' offers a powerful glimpse into India’s independence and the chaotic partition.
US War of Independence was a mistake. Consider Trump and be grateful for our King
As a lower-case republican Australian, I’m discovering that the US election is giving me more reasons to be a monarchist.
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Colonial History: ‘The Tea’ on Tea
Often overshadowed by its Boston counterpart, The Yorktown Tea Party took place 250 years ago, one in a series of tea parties ...
Commonwealth of Nations: Is the balance of power flipping against the UK?
Commonwealth member countries are calling for restitution for the effects of the transatlantic slave trade. Are confident ...
CityScape: Design for Museum of Art’s West Wing Is ‘Powerful Architecture’ in Historic Context
Foster + Partners' design is powerful architecture within a historical context, and unlike contemporary museum designs by architects such as Gehry, Calatrava and Hadid, this one is muted rather than ...
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Mizoram CM Lalduhoma’s speech on Mizo community in U.S. did not violate Indian Constitution
Historically, the Mizo have honoured agreements. For example, during colonial times, the Mizo faithfully upheld agreements ...
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On Tai Nyori’s A Freedom Movement in the Twilight: Tribal Patriotism in the North-Eastern Frontier Tracts of India
But the meaning of this term in the glossary provided in Tai Nyori’s A Freedom Movement in the Twilight: Tribal Patriotism in ...