The colonisation of India
India was one of the largest and wealthiest empires in the world before the arrival of the British East India Company in the late 16th century. The East India Company used its military strength and …
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Jamal Edwards, SBTV founder, dies aged 31
Music entrepreneur and YouTube star Jamal Edwards has died, aged 31.
Jamal Edwards founded SBTV, an urban music platform where artists like Dave, Ed Sheeran, and Jessie J gained recognition. He was …
The growing conversation surrounding anti-white sentiment: Racism versus racial discrimination
The discussion about anti-white sentiment has been gaining momentum in recent times. Many people are now considering the difference between racism and racial discrimination regarding how they impact …
The Stamp Act of 1765: Catalyst of the American Revolution
Few legislative acts in American history have had as profound an impact as the Stamp Act of 1765. Enacted by the British Parliament, this law required all American colonists to pay a tax on every …
Leon Trotsky: A revolutionary influencer
Leon Trotsky’s name is synonymous with the 20th-century socialist and communist movements, and his role in the tumultuous events of Russia’s modern history is unquestioned. As a committed …
The global rise of fascism: How we got here and what we can do about
In the past few years, fascism has been on the rise all over the world. From Brexit to Trump, far-right ideologies have been gaining mainstream traction in a number of countries. Many people are …
Vigil held for Ella, who died from chronic asthma due to air pollution
A nine-year-old girl who died from chronic asthma brought on by polluted air in Lewisham has been remembered at a vigil.
In February 2013, Ella Kissi-Debrah, who lived in Lewisham just 25 meters …
Russia: The Soviet Union
The Soviet Union was a socialist state that spanned across Eurasia from 1922 until its dissolution in 1991. Its origins can be traced back to the 1917 October Revolution, led by the Bolshevik party …
Home workout: Best five exercises to do at home
It’s the New year and you may be thinking about a new trimmer, fitter you for 2022 but you aren’t quite ready to venture out to the gym.
Many people will want to shed a couple of …
The Zong Massacre
In 1781 over 100 enslaved Africans were thrown overboard the Zong slave ship to allow the slave owners to collect insurance money on their human commodities. This is one of the most egregious acts of …
Birth of the Ku Klux Klan
The Ku Klux Klan (KKK) is an American white supremacist terrorist hate group founded after the American Civil War to suppress and victimise newly freed African American slaves. Over the decades, …
The Commonwealth Immigration Act 1962
On 1 July 1962, the Commonwealth Immigrants Act came into effect, ending the automatic right of people of the British Commonwealth and Colonies to settle in the United Kingdom.
The Act applied …