Scots think their country was a victim of the British Empire, poll finds
Only a minority accept that Scotland partnered England to derive its historical wealth from slavery and colonies ...
Scotland was 'subject rather than partner' in British Empire, according to Scots
A new poll conducted by YouGov has revealed Scottish attitudes to the British Empire, with Scots more likely to see the ...
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Irish who served British in India were rejected at home. An exhibition looks at their history
This little nugget of history is on display at a travelling exhibition in Delhi that captures the complicated history of ...
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The British Empire: An overview
The British Empire began in the late 1500s under Queen Elizabeth I. By 1913 the empire had grown to rule over 400 million people, making it the largest empire in history. British government and ...
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Scots believe they are victims of colonialism despite helping create the British Empire
Scots appear to be unwilling to accept their country's leading role in creating the British Empire, a new poll suggests. More people believe that Scotland was simply a subject of England than a ...
The British Raj extracted $65 trillion from India: Fact or fiction?
Is there a case for reparations? Oxfam’s huge estimate of the money drained from India by Britain’s colonial rule does not ...
SLO County rocket scientist to receive Great Britain’s highest honor short of knighthood
I was absolutely bowled over,” the Cambria man and British expat said upon learning he would be honored by King Charles.
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How the British Empire's richest took home 50% of India's extracted wealth from 1765 to 1900
The wealth the British extracted from India 'would be enough to carpet the surface area of London in British pound 50 notes ...
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Powys nurse honoured with British Empire Medal for dementia care
The Lead Nurse for Dementia for Powys Teaching Health Board has been presented with her British Empire Medal at a ceremony in ...