Historic Maps at Heart of Thailand-Cambodia Conflict
A visual guide reveals how 100-year-old French colonial maps and sacred temples are fuelling a tense border dispute between Thailand and Cambodia. Explore the history behind the clash.
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Burke and Wills Statue Debate: Heroes or Folly?
A controversial statue of explorers Burke and Wills in Melbourne ignites debate over colonial history. Is it a tribute to heroes or a monument to a tragic farce? Explore the story.
Tolkien's Lord of the Rings desk to be auctioned in London
The unique mahogany desk used by J.R.R. Tolkien to complete The Lord of the Rings is for sale at Christie's. Discover the history of this literary artefact.
Dutch King Apologises for Slavery in Suriname Visit
King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands delivers a formal apology for Dutch slavery in Suriname during a historic royal visit, addressing a painful colonial legacy.
Diane Keaton's LA mansion for sale after her death
The late actress Diane Keaton's Spanish Colonial mansion in exclusive Sullivan Canyon is on the market for around $27 million. Explore the unique property she renovated over eight years.
Africa pushes for colonial crime recognition and reparations
African leaders are intensifying demands for colonial-era crimes to be recognised as crimes against humanity, with calls for formal apologies and financial reparations from former colonial powers.
Tommy Gee, progressive colonial administrator, dies at 100
Tommy Gee, a colonial administrator who helped double Uganda's secondary schools after independence, has died aged 100. Discover his remarkable life of public service.
Australia's Indigenous Languages Fight for Survival
Discover how Australian communities are working to revive Indigenous languages from the brink of extinction, a legacy of colonial policies. Listen to the Full Story podcast.
Green Globalist and Tory Clash Over Immigration
A Green Party globalist and a right-of-centre Tory debate immigration and colonial reparations over dinner in London. Did they find common ground?
Sudan's cultural heritage faces unprecedented threat amid war
Sudanese archaeologist Shadia Abdrabo battles time to document Sudan's heritage as war destroys museums and ancient artefacts. Discover how you can support preservation efforts.
Adolf Hitler changes name after Namibia election win
Namibian politician Adolf Hitler Uunona wins fifth term and officially changes his controversial name. Discover the colonial history behind the naming and his political career.
TV Tonight: Civilisations Explores History's Warnings
As society faces modern challenges, BBC Two's Civilisations: Rise and Fall examines what ancient civilisations did when on the brink. Plus: Glastonbury ticket scams and luxury motorhomes.
Sealed Roman sarcophagus discovered in Budapest
Archaeologists uncover pristine Roman-era sarcophagus containing young woman's remains and artefacts in Budapest. Discover the remarkable findings from this 1,700-year-old burial site.
Sealed Roman sarcophagus found in Budapest
Archaeologists in Budapest uncover a pristine 1,700-year-old Roman sarcophagus, revealing the skeleton of a young woman and artefacts offering a glimpse into ancient life. Discover the story.
Caribbean slavery reparations body seeks UK justice
Caribbean leaders clarify reparations aim is not to 'break British Treasury' but find collaborative solution to colonial legacy. Learn about their restorative justice proposal.
German Auction of Holocaust Items Sparks Outrage
Holocaust survivors urge a German auction house to cancel the 'shameless' sale of concentration camp letters and Gestapo documents. Join the call for decency.
German Holocaust Artefacts Auction Cancelled
A controversial auction of Holocaust artefacts in Germany has been scrapped following complaints from survivors. Read how the 'System of Terror' sale was stopped.
New Thrillers: James Bond's Q Investigates in Quantum of Menace
Discover three gripping new crime novels. James Bond's Q investigates a friend's death, a detective probes a murder in 1920s Calcutta, and a reunion turns sinister. Available now from the Mail Bookshop.
Radical Jamaican Journalist in 1920s London
Discover the untold story of radical Jamaican journalist W.F. Domingo and his groundbreaking activism in 1920s London. Explore how his ideas shaped anti-colonial thought.
East of England: UK's Treasure Capital Revealed
Record-breaking treasure finds hit the UK in 2024, with the east of England uncovering the most precious historical objects. Discover the Viking coins and Roman artefacts rewriting history.
Titanic gold pocket watch sells for £1 million
A gold pocket watch recovered from Titanic victim Isidor Straus is set to sell for £1 million. The timepiece stopped at 2.20am as the ship sank. Discover this poignant piece of history.
The Marbles Review: Case for Returning Parthenon Treasures
A thoughtful new documentary builds an unassailable argument for the repatriation of the Elgin Marbles, challenging Britain's long-held position on the ancient artefacts.
NYC Politician Confronts Family's Ugandan Expulsion History
New York State Assembly member Zohran Mamdani addresses his family's painful history during Uganda's Asian expulsion while campaigning for NYC's next mayor, revealing how personal trauma shapes political identity.
Namibia demands return of sacred artefacts from US
In a significant move for cultural restitution, Namibia is formally demanding the return of sacred objects and human remains from museums in the United States, including Harvard and the Smithsonian.
Egypt intensifies pressure for Rosetta Stone return
The British Museum faces mounting pressure as Egypt launches a fresh campaign for the return of the priceless Rosetta Stone, escalating global debates about colonial-era artefacts.
Aztec Artefacts Found in Minneapolis Target Store
A Minneapolis Target store was abruptly evacuated after employees discovered what appeared to be pre-Columbian Mexican artefacts in a staff break room, sparking a major police response and archaeological investigation.
Searching for Pan-Africanism's Lost Spirit
A profound exploration into the enduring legacy of Pan-Africanism, tracing its revolutionary roots and examining its urgent relevance in today's global landscape of racial justice and decolonisation.
Manchester's 1945 Pan-African Congress: 80 Years On
Eighty years after Manchester hosted the landmark Pan-African Congress, discover how this radical gathering ignited independence movements across Africa and reshaped Black political consciousness worldwide.
De Blasio's island purchase ignites colonial wealth debate
Ex-New York mayor Bill de Blasio sparks outrage after acquiring exclusive Long Island property while progressive allies condemn colonial legacy and wealth inequality.
Oakland Museum Heist: Native American Artefacts Stolen
A sophisticated burglary at Oakland Museum of California sees thieves steal irreplaceable Native American treasures, leaving cultural heritage experts devastated.
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