Senegal removes French graffiti in cultural shift
Senegal embarks on a nationwide campaign to remove French-language graffiti, replacing colonial-era messaging with local languages in a powerful statement of cultural reclamation.
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How a British quarrel named Melbourne
The fascinating true story behind Melbourne's naming reveals a diplomatic dispute between two British governors that forever shaped Australian identity.
Louvre returns Napoleon's looted artworks to Italy
The Louvre makes historic restitution of Renaissance artworks plundered by Napoleon's troops from Italian churches, closing a controversial chapter in European art history.
Fulham Palace makes Black History Month permanent
The former Bishop of London's residence launches permanent Black history programme, confronting its colonial past through new exhibitions and educational initiatives.
Kruger National Park Renamed in Historic South Africa Move
In a landmark decision, South Africa has officially renamed Kruger National Park to embrace indigenous heritage and move beyond its colonial past. Discover the new identity of Africa's premier wildlife sanctuary.
Australia's Truth: Langton, Pascoe & Tame Challenge Identity
In a groundbreaking new series 'The Idea of Australia', prominent Indigenous voices Marcia Langton, Bruce Pascoe and activist Grace Tame dismantle colonial narratives, offering a powerful re-examination of the nation's identity and history.
Gaza Crisis Echoes Britain's Imperial Past
As Gaza endures unprecedented devastation, a Guardian analysis reveals how Western powers are repeating historical patterns of colonial violence and collective punishment they once pioneered.
Nigeria's Benin Bronzes museum gets clay replicas
A controversial restitution deal sees Nigeria's new Edo Museum of West African Art receive clay copies instead of the promised original Benin Bronzes, sparking outrage and diplomatic tension.
Property Mogul Pays £19M in Fraud Case
Prominent real estate investor G. Bru has been ordered to pay millions in restitution after pleading guilty to defrauding investors in a sophisticated property scheme that spanned years.
Trump's colonial rule comments spark international condemnation
Former US President Donald Trump faces criticism after reportedly praising colonial governance in Africa during private Republican dinner conversations, drawing condemnation from historians and diplomats.
Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o: Language as Cultural Liberation
Nobel Prize-nominated author Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o discusses how rejecting colonial languages became an act of cultural survival and political defiance in this compelling Guardian podcast analysis.
Spanish Treasure Fleet Shipwreck Discovered Off Florida
Marine archaeologists uncover 300-year-old Spanish galleon from legendary 1715 Treasure Fleet, revealing gold coins and priceless artefacts from colonial era shipwreck.
300-year-old Spanish coins found on Florida beach
A Florida beachcomber's routine stroll turned into a historic discovery when he unearthed a trove of 18th-century Spanish silver coins, believed to be from a 1715 shipwreck revealed by recent hurricane activity.
Spanish treasure fleet discovery rewrites colonial history
Archaeologists uncover 16th-century Spanish shipwrecks off Florida coast, revealing unprecedented insights into colonial trade routes and maritime technology.
Child's-eye view of Rhodesia's final days in new film
A powerful new film adaptation offers a poignant child's-eye perspective on the violent collapse of white rule in Rhodesia, blending personal memoir with historical reckoning.
Grenada launches digital archive of enslaved Africans
A revolutionary searchable database brings to light the harrowing stories and legal records of over 80,000 enslaved individuals in 18th-century Grenada, transforming historical understanding.
Montserrat citizens denied UK justice access
Exclusive investigation reveals how British citizens in Montserrat are being systematically denied access to UK courts, sparking accusations of constitutional injustice and second-class citizenship.
Rhode Island officially drops 'Providence Plantations' name
Discover the fascinating historical and political journey behind Rhode Island's official name change, shedding its colonial-era 'Providence Plantations' moniker after a public referendum.
Africa Demands UK Pay Reparations for Colonial Crimes
A coalition of African nations launches a formal campaign demanding reparations from Britain for centuries of slavery, genocide, and exploitation, with claims reaching into the trillions.
Workhouses Funded By Slavery Compensation, Research Reveals
Groundbreaking research from UCL exposes how Britain's notorious Victorian workhouses were directly financed by the brutal transatlantic slave trade, forcing a national reckoning with our colonial past.
Nazi-looted 18th-century portrait recovered in Argentina
A priceless 18th-century portrait, stolen by the Nazis during World War II, has been miraculously recovered in Argentina after an 80-year odyssey, marking a major victory for Holocaust restitution efforts.
Nazi-looted art recovered in Argentina after 80 years
A long-lost painting by German Jewish artist Friedrich Adler, stolen by the Nazis in 1938, has been dramatically recovered in Argentina, marking a significant victory for Holocaust restitution efforts.
Uniqlo's 'Plantation' Tennis Tournament Sparks Hawaii Outrage
Japanese clothing giant Uniqlo faces mounting criticism for sponsoring a tennis tournament held at a Hawaiian resort still named 'Plantation', with activists calling the term a painful reminder of the island's oppressive colonial past.
Nazi Heiress Ordered to Return Stolen Painting
Patricia Kadgien, daughter of a convicted Nazi art thief, must surrender a valuable 17th-century Dutch painting stolen from a Jewish family in 1943 after a Munich court ruling.
Swinney Slams Westminster's 'Colonial' Attitude
Scotland's First Minister John Swinney accuses the UK Government of a 'colonial' approach, undermining devolution and bypassing Holyrood on key policies in a major constitutional clash.
UK Floods Submerge Yorkshire, Colonial Artefacts Returned
A visual roundup of Tuesday's major events: severe flooding disrupts northern England, a historic gesture sees Benin Bronzes repatriated, and tensions rise at a UK immigration centre, all captured in striking photography.
Secret swastika found in Nazi daughter's stolen painting
Exclusive investigation reveals a hidden swastika discovered beneath a masterpiece stolen by a Nazi war criminal's daughter, unraveling a decades-old art theft mystery in Argentina.
Vietnam demands France return colonial-era cannon
Vietnam escalates a diplomatic dispute with France, demanding the return of a historic cannon, a symbol of national resistance against colonial rule, taken from Hanoi over 130 years ago.
University of Edinburgh Launches Slavery Legacy Inquiry
The University of Edinburgh commissions an independent academic study to investigate its historical links to the transatlantic slave trade, aiming for transparency and a deeper understanding of its colonial legacy.
Nazi heiress has stolen masterpiece seized in police raid
German police have confiscated a priceless Expressionist masterpiece by Heinrich Campendonk from the home of 82-year-old Nazi heiress Helga Hengge. The painting, 'Rotes Bild mit Pferden' (Red Picture with Horses), was stolen from its Jewish owner in a for
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