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.
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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.
eBay letters reveal UK families' slavery compensation
A remarkable collection of 19th-century correspondence, discovered in an online auction, exposes the direct financial benefits reaped by prominent UK families from slavery compensation, challenging long-held narratives and prompting calls for a national r
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.
Venice Film Festival Sounds Alarm on Humanity's 'Reckoning'
The 2025 Venice Film Festival becomes an unlikely platform for urgent political discourse, with filmmakers delivering powerful warnings about democracy, AI, and climate change, challenging the world's elite to act.
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.
Virginia Wesleyan University removes Jane Batten name
Virginia Wesleyan University removes Jane Batten's name from its library and art village after an investigation uncovers her support for segregationist policies, marking a significant step in confronting its historical ties.
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.
Last Confederate statue removed from North Carolina state grounds
In a historic move, North Carolina officials have removed the final Confederate-era statue from state grounds under cover of darkness, marking a pivotal moment in the nation's reckoning with its past.
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.
African scammers target British women in 'colonial revenge' fraud
Exclusive investigation reveals sophisticated criminal networks in West Africa are systematically targeting single British women on dating apps, using a disturbing 'colonial revenge' narrative to justify their multi-million pound romance fraud operations.
Cooks' Cottage relocation row sparks reconciliation debate
Fitzroy Gardens' iconic Cooks' Cottage faces a controversial proposal to relocate to Victoria's parliament precinct as a gesture of Aboriginal reconciliation, sparking intense debate about historical preservation versus colonial legacy.
UK Statue Removal Debate: Resculpting Britain's Contested Past
Explore the heated debate surrounding Britain's public monuments as councils remove statues linked to colonialism and slavery. Discover the arguments for and against this historical reckoning.
Tom Cruise's Daring Biplane Stunt for Mission: Impossible 8
Hollywood superstar Tom Cruise is at it again, filming an extreme biplane stunt for 'Mission: Impossible 8' in the British skies. Get the exclusive details on his latest death-defying act.
Shrewsbury rejects Clive of India statue
Shrewsbury becomes the latest UK town to oppose a statue of Robert Clive, citing his controversial colonial legacy, as Britain continues to grapple with its imperial past.
Colonialism's toxic legacy in the beauty industry
Exploring how historical colonialism continues to influence harmful beauty ideals and industry practices worldwide.
King George IV's slavery profits in Grenada revealed
New revelations expose how King George IV profited from slavery in Grenada, shedding light on Britain's colonial past and its enduring legacy.
Cullin-La-Ringo Massacre: New Research Sheds Light
New research sheds light on the 1861 Cullin-La-Ringo massacre in Queensland, revealing untold stories of Indigenous resistance and colonial violence.
Germany returns looted Benin Bronzes to Nigeria
Germany has officially returned 20 Benin Bronzes to Nigeria, marking a pivotal moment in the global restitution of colonial-era looted art. The artefacts, stolen during the 1897 British raid, are now back in their homeland after over a century.
Caribbean court overturns anti-LGBTQ+ colonial laws
A historic court ruling has struck down discriminatory colonial-era laws in the Caribbean, marking a major win for LGBTQ+ rights activists across the region.
Edinburgh University's Skull Room: A Colonial Legacy Scrutinised
Edinburgh University's controversial 'Skull Room' faces renewed criticism as its colonial-era origins come under scrutiny. Discover the unsettling history behind this infamous collection.
Edinburgh Uni's skull room reveals phrenology past
Edinburgh University's controversial 'Skull Room' sheds light on its historical ties to phrenology, sparking debates on ethics and colonial legacy.
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