King open to removing word empire' from OBE honours amid colonial controversy
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Former British colonies owe debt of gratitude', says Robert Jenrick
Robert Jenrick believes Britain's former colonies should be thankful for the empire's legacy instead of demanding reparations.
Long-lost remains of Everest climber found after 100 years of mystery
The mystery surrounding Mallory and Irvine's fate on Everest may finally be solved, highlighting Britain's historical quest for exploration and prestige.
This is madness. How long will the destruction of Lebanon continue? | Moustafa Bayoumi
Historical rhetoric of liberation often masks realities of imperialism and suffering in Iraq.
Britain needs to abandon its delusions of empire giving up the Chagos Islands is a good start | Simon Jenkins
The British empire's legacy complicates relationships with overseas territories, balancing decolonization efforts with ongoing military and economic interests.
The exhibition aims to reflect on the Royal Academy's role in establishing a canon of Western art history within the contexts of British colonialism, empire, and enslavement.
All the places where it's illegal to be LGBTQ+ - and why it's colonialism's fault
64 jurisdictions criminalize LGBTQ+ activity, with roots in colonial-era laws.
So empire and the slave trade contributed little to Britain's wealth? Pull the other one, Kemi Badenoch| Will Hutton
British empire's economic impact overstated by Imperial Measurement report.
Catalogue for Royal Academy's 'Entangled Pasts' show unpacks the institution's problematic past
The exhibition aims to reflect on the Royal Academy's role in establishing a canon of Western art history within the contexts of British colonialism, empire, and enslavement.
The Must-See London Exhibitions To Look Forward To In 2024
Art and Empire: Entangled Pasts at Royal Academy of Arts explores the role of art in maintaining and critiquing the British Empire and its relevance today
Head pieces: Frank Auerbach at The Courtauld showcases the charcoal drawings of Frank Auerbach, one of Britain's greatest living artists