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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

This is big blissful entertainment': global film critics on the one movie that defines their country

Lagaan combines cinema and cricket, showcasing an epic battle between oppressed Indian villagers and British colonizers through a cricket match.
#art
fromAeon
2 months ago
philosophy

Defying classification, fantastical artworks reframe the racism of Carl Linnaeus | Aeon Videos

fromAeon
2 months ago
philosophy

Defying classification, fantastical artworks reframe the racism of Carl Linnaeus | Aeon Videos

fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

This is the week Scotland was forced to confront its role in slavery, and say: Yes, that was us' | Hannah Lavery

Edinburgh's legacy includes a troubling history of complicity in slavery and colonialism, challenging the narrative of a purely enlightened past.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

How the riches of its graduates tied Edinburgh University to slavery

Robert Halliday Gunning, a wealthy doctor from Edinburgh, used philanthropy to assuage guilt from his involvement in slavery-related gold mining.
US politics
fromTruthout
2 weeks ago

Amid Rising Fascism, the Left Looks for Action. It Should Also Ask Questions.

Anti-fascism must include anti-colonial approaches to effectively address current societal challenges.
fromSFGATE
2 weeks ago

'Anti-American': Former ranger blasts removal of Muir Woods history exhibit

"Alert: History Under Construction. Everything on this sign is true but incomplete." This message was part of the exhibit aimed at enhancing historical narratives at Muir Woods National Monument, showcasing untold stories of indigenous peoples and colonial impacts.
National Football League
philosophy
fromenglish.elpais.com
3 weeks ago

Pulitzer Prize winner Jason Roberts: One of the great challenges of today's world is the appeal of simplism'

True science intertwines advancements with life-and-death consequences, highlighting a historical race for knowledge amidst perilous explorations and colonial undertones.
US politics
fromenglish.elpais.com
3 weeks ago

Azmi Bishara, former Palestinian member of the Israeli Parliament: Starting a genocide in Gaza was a political decision'

Azmi Bishara critiques the narrative of victimhood in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, arguing that historical injustices shape current perceptions.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

UN's Albanese hails 30-nation meeting aimed at ending Israeli occupation of Palestine

Francesca Albanese recognizes a 30-nation conference as a pivotal moment for addressing Israel's occupation of Palestine.
#theater
from48 hills
1 month ago
Social justice

In 'Les Blancs,' a once-silent character finds full voice through eight women players - 48 hills

from48 hills
1 month ago
Social justice

In 'Les Blancs,' a once-silent character finds full voice through eight women players - 48 hills

philosophy
fromAeon
4 weeks ago

A young Rockefeller collects art on a fateful journey to New Guinea | Aeon Videos

Michael C. Rockefeller's exploration of Asmat culture raises questions about the ethics of art ownership and colonialism.
fromColossal
4 weeks ago

A Multifaceted Book and Exhibition, 'Black Earth Rising' Contends with Colonialism, Land, and Climate

Terra preta, a nutrient-rich soil, was cultivated by Indigenous farmers and symbolizes themes of justice and environmental awareness in the exhibition Black Earth Rising.
Social justice
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

The BDS movement turns 20. It's an essential pillar of Palestinian freedom | Omar Barghouti

The BDS movement emphasizes the principle of 'do no harm' in global solidarity amidst ongoing violence against Palestinians.
#congo
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago
Film

The Tree of Authenticity review talking tree explains Congo's struggle to overcome colonial past

The Tree of Authenticity examines colonial legacies in the Congo through narratives reflecting different perspectives on environmental history.
fromenglish.elpais.com
3 months ago
European startups

Critical minerals: The future lies underground and the fight for control is relentless

Leopold II's exploitation of the Congo led to immense suffering and long-term geopolitical struggles over its resources.
European startups
fromenglish.elpais.com
3 months ago

Critical minerals: The future lies underground and the fight for control is relentless

Leopold II's exploitation of the Congo led to immense suffering and long-term geopolitical struggles over its resources.
fromApaonline
1 month ago

Some Thoughts on the Indian Freedom Struggle in Light of Frantz Fanon's The Wretched of the Earth and M. K. Gandhi's Hind Swaraj

Colonial rule leads to internalized violence in colonized societies, affecting their dynamics of resistance and identity.
Artificial intelligence
fromItsnicethat
1 month ago

40Mustaquel's future-facing publications are "skeptical of design boundaries"

40Mustaqel critically examines time and its impact on the perception of Palestinian existence through art and publication.
#nautilus
fromRoger Ebert
1 month ago
Television

AMC's "Nautilus" Gives Us Indiana-Jones Worthy Adventure with Imperialist Villains | TV/Streaming | Roger Ebert

fromRoger Ebert
1 month ago
Television

AMC's "Nautilus" Gives Us Indiana-Jones Worthy Adventure with Imperialist Villains | TV/Streaming | Roger Ebert

fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Gabor Mate on Trauma and Palestinian Suffering

Dr. Gabor Mate highlights how the historical and colonial roots of Zionism have caused deep trauma to the Palestinian people, complicating their realities today.
World news
fromstupidDOPE | Est. 2008
1 month ago

Romeo Mivekannin Challenges Colonial Legacies with "Atlas" at Art Basel | stupidDOPE | Est. 2008

Roméo Mivekannin's installation 'Atlas' critiques ethnographic museums and their colonial legacies by presenting architectural models that resemble bird cages.
fromColossal
1 month ago

Romeo Mivekannin's Cage-Like Sculptures of Museums Reframe the Colonial Past

Mivekannin's work highlights the colonialist practices and ethical dilemmas tied to ethnographic museums, calling for a reconsideration of their presents and pasts.
Arts
London politics
fromTheartnewspaper
1 month ago

Belgian council cancels Hew Locke commission that planned to 'disrupt' colonial statue

Hew Locke is disappointed by the cancellation of his art project aimed at recontextualizing a statue of Leopold II in Belgium.
Social justice
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Barbados poet laureate on mission to share stories of enslavement

Esther Phillips uses poetry to highlight the injustices of slavery and connect modern society with the past experiences of enslaved individuals.
#benin-bronzes
Arts
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

Barometers of empire: Klimt, colonial reverie, and the portrait that refuses to be forgotten | amNewYork

Gustav Klimt's portrait of Prince William Nii Nortey Dowuona serves as a powerful commentary on colonialism and the viewing of 'exotic' cultures.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

An Indigenous nation in Canada hails historic constitution: We're now the architects of certainty for ourselves'

For the Heiltsuk, stories explain everything from the shape of a local mountain to the distinct red fur fringes on the sea wolves stalking shores.
Canada news
fromPortland Mercury
2 months ago

He got toe-jam football

Addiction is still used as a tool of control. Whether it is synthetic opioids, pharmaceuticals, or other substances marketed as relief or escape, it all serves one purpose.
Cannabis
fromColossal
2 months ago

Hew Locke's 'Odyssey' Flotilla Sails Through Global Colonial History and Current Affairs

Hew Locke's work explores colonial histories and contemporary socio-political issues through art, particularly using symbols of watercraft.
Arts
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

William Kentridge Reflects on What It Means to Be a South African Artist

William Kentridge's art reflects on historical violence and its impact on humanity, with a focus on South African context and broader implications.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

Israel's strategic failure is now apparent

Israeli expansionism reflects not power but strategic failure, undermined by its rejection of legitimacy and sustainability in regional politics.
fromTheartnewspaper
2 months ago

Wereldmuseum Amsterdam ponders space to 'respectfully' house human remains

We have chosen not to show any human remains. And that is a push with a lot of different museums. For us it is a complex story because physical anthropology is one of the important departments.
Arts
fromApaonline
2 months ago

Decolonizing Faith: Frantz Fanon, Liberation Theology, and the Struggle for Dignity

Fanon and Gutiérrez, though different in approach, share a commitment to addressing injustice through healing and social transformation.
#ngugi-wa-thiongo
Books
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

In his company you could not be lazy': remembering my friend Ngugi wa Thiong'o

Ngugi wa Thiong'o was a prominent political figure in African literature, advocating for anti-colonialism and the importance of African languages.
Writing
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Ngugi wa Thiong'o, Kenyan literary giant who fought colonialism, dies at 87

Ngugi wa Thiong'o, renowned Kenyan novelist and critic of colonialism, passed away at 87, leaving a legacy of advocating for indigenous languages and literature.
Writing
fromwww.ocregister.com
2 months ago

Ngugi wa Thiong'o, Kenyan author and dissident who became a giant of modern literature, dies at 87

Ngugi wa Thiong'o, a prominent Kenyan author and voice of dissent, passed away at 87, leaving a legacy of challenging narratives and language.
Books
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

In his company you could not be lazy': remembering my friend Ngugi wa Thiong'o

Ngugi wa Thiong'o was a prominent political figure in African literature, advocating for anti-colonialism and the importance of African languages.
Writing
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Ngugi wa Thiong'o, Kenyan literary giant who fought colonialism, dies at 87

Ngugi wa Thiong'o, renowned Kenyan novelist and critic of colonialism, passed away at 87, leaving a legacy of advocating for indigenous languages and literature.
Writing
fromwww.ocregister.com
2 months ago

Ngugi wa Thiong'o, Kenyan author and dissident who became a giant of modern literature, dies at 87

Ngugi wa Thiong'o, a prominent Kenyan author and voice of dissent, passed away at 87, leaving a legacy of challenging narratives and language.
Writing
fromwww.ocregister.com
2 months ago

Acclaimed author, UC Irvine professor Ngugi wa Thiang'o dies

Ngugi wa Thiong'o's legacy highlights the importance of writing in native languages for cultural identity, despite historical oppression.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

Gaza's aid system isn't broken. It's working exactly as designed

The chaos in Rafah exposed the failure of humanitarian aid to serve humanity over colonial interests.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

British Chagossians accuse UK government of betrayal over sovereignty deal

The UK government has faced backlash for transferring Chagos Islands sovereignty to Mauritius without addressing the rights of Chagossians.
Online Community Development
fromNature
2 months ago

Why space exploration must not be left to a few powerful nations

The space industry's growth must include marginalized voices to address ethical concerns and rights of Indigenous communities and low-income countries.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

From convict stain' to badge of honour: Tasmania's early criminals inspire celebrated musical

Martha Hayes's story represents the complex nature of many Tasmanian family histories post-colonization, blending convict and settler legacies.
fromArchDaily
2 months ago

"A Site of Destruction, a Site of Opportunity": In Conversation With Kabage Karanja and Kathryn Yusoff, Curators of the British Pavilion

The British Pavilion at Venice Architecture Biennale challenges colonial narratives and envisions architecture as a planetary practice.
fromNature
2 months ago

How 'organized looting and plunder' drove Britain's second scientific revolution

The East India Company monopolized scientific knowledge from Asia, reshaping global understanding while subjugating local knowledge systems.
Jessica Ratcliff explores how colonial capitalism influenced the transfer of knowledge during Britain's Second Scientific Revolution.
fromThe New Yorker
2 months ago

Briefly Noted Book Reviews

Explores the ethical dilemmas in Alzheimer's research through the lens of a family with a genetic predisposition to the disease.
Examines the cultural impact of a rare orchid and its historical significance.
fromColossal
2 months ago

In His New Book, Photographer Zed Nelson Lifts the Veil on 'The Anthropocene Illusion'

Tourists recreate iconic film moments while reflecting on our complex, artificial relationship with nature in today's Anthropocene epoch.
fromBrooklyn Paper
3 months ago

Art installation at the Old Stone House connects Battle of Brooklyn to British colonization in India * Brooklyn Paper

The installation connects the Battle of Brooklyn with Britain's colonial impact in India, reflecting historical ties through contemporary art.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

On VE Day, remember the war but can we resolve to honour all who fought in it? | Gary Younge

VE Day celebrated the defeat of the Nazis, but also sparked protests demanding independence from colonial rule, revealing ongoing struggles for freedom.
#cultural-heritage
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

Supermarket displays of oranges will never look the same after reading 'Foreign Fruit'

"Citrus is fruit that freely betrays. Plant a seed from an orange and any of the fifteen hundred species of the Rutaceae family could grow from its burial place."
LA food
fromTheartnewspaper
3 months ago

Frank Auerbach's Berlin homecoming, human remains and museums, Ian Hamilton Finlay's 'Republic'-podcast

The absence of a dedicated exhibition for Frank Auerbach in Berlin, despite his legacy, has underscored the artist's historical ties and contributions to the art world.
Berlin music
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Auction of ancient Indian gems imbued with presence of Buddha' condemned

For the vast majority of devotees, these gem relics are not inanimate objects—they are imbued with the presence of the Buddha. The relics—bones, ash, and gems—were all found together inside the funerary monument, and were meant by those who deposited them to be together in perpetuity.
Boston real estate
from99% Invisible
3 years ago

Changing Stripes - 99% Invisible

The South Vietnam flag at the Capitol insurrection reflects the contentious history and identity of the Vietnamese American community.
fromArchDaily
3 months ago

The Colonial Legacy of Concrete in the Global South

The predominant use of concrete was a direct result of colonization. European powers systematically devalued indigenous building techniques while imposing their own architectural standards.
Environment
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Valentin-Yves Mudimbe, 83, Dies; African Scholar Challenged the West

His landmark 1988 book, The Invention of Africa, deconstructs what he called the colonial library: the 19th- and 20th-century accounts of Africa by various European figures.
Books
fromApaonline
3 months ago

The Cultural Case for Saving Endangered Languages

Linguistic purism, often viewed as ignorant nationalism, is intrinsically about preserving cultural identity and language purity against colonial influence.
philosophy
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 months ago

Oxford academics used cup made from human skull at formal dinners until 2015

Oxford University academics used a chalice made from a human skull potentially belonging to an enslaved Caribbean woman at formal dinners until as recently as 2015.
History
History
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Why Some of Japan's Most Exciting Cultural Figures Are of Korean Descent

Japan's imperial legacy includes a significant Korean heritage that remains underacknowledged and its historical impacts are often glossed over in education.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Oxford academics drank from cup made from human skull until 2015, book reveals

"The skull-cup... was used regularly at formal dinners at Worcester College, Oxford, until 2015... It began to leak wine before it was ultimately retired."
London politics
#indigenous-art
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

River Thames pier renamed after criticism by anti-racism campaigners

The pier formerly known as Plantation Wharf Pier has been renamed St Mary's Wandsworth following anti-racism campaign criticism.
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