The story of the British Empire in the twentieth century is also ... have reminded the world “that alternative narratives lie buried beneath the rubble of power.” Yet oversimplified theories ...

As someone who grew up in the last days of the British Empire, I am often asked how it was that so few people controlled so ...

Alan Titchmarsh, 75, has been awarded a CBE (Commander of the Order of the British Empire) for his efforts in horticulture and charity. This is the most prestigious rank in the British Empire ...

The sun is setting — literally, this time — on the British Empire. That’s the upshot of Prime Minister Starmer’s handover of the Chagos Islands to Britain’s former Indian Ocean colony, Mauritius.

A book which will be welcome to many who have found it impossible to keep track of the rapidly changing relationships between different parts of the British Empire. The book is distinguished by ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. “The sun never sets on the British empire.” Variations on the ...