Nicaragua: From colonisation to independence
Long before the Spanish arrived with their crosses and cannons, the land that would become Nicaragua was a tapestry of peoples, languages, and worlds that bore little resemblance to one another. The …
Colonisation: Uncovering the Legacies, Honouring the Stories
This space is dedicated to unpacking the far-reaching impact of colonisation, not just as a historical event but as a force that continues to shape our world today. Through personal stories, historical analysis, and cultural reflection, we explore how empires rose and fell, how borders were redrawn, and how identities were both erased and redefined.
Acknowledging our ancestors' different journeys. Exploring our connected Black histories and respecting our different cultures.
From Africa to the Caribbean, from the Americas to the Pacific, we dive into the complexities of resistance, survival, and resurgence. This category is a living archive of truth-telling, memory-keeping, and collective healing.
The colonisation of Chile: The long road to freedom
Few nations on Earth occupy as dramatic a geography as Chile. Stretched along the southwestern edge of South America like a ribbon of extremes. From the driest desert on the planet in the north to the …
New Zealand: The dark history of Māori colonisation
When contact became conquest
The colonisation of Aotearoa New Zealand is often remembered through the language of treaties, settlement, and partnership. But beneath that narrative lies a far …
Sudan: From ancient kingdoms to independence
The region that comprises modern Sudan has been home to some of Africa’s most sophisticated civilisations, with a history stretching back thousands of years.
Nubia and Kush
The ancient …
The 1795 slave revolt of Curaçao
The island of Curaçao has witnessed one of the most significant but often overlooked acts of resistance against colonial oppression. The 1795 slave revolt, led by Tula Rigaud, Louis Mercier, Bastian …
The History of Curaçao
Curaçao, a vibrant island in the southern Caribbean Sea, is rich in history and culture. Its journey from colonisation to achieving autonomy is a tale of resilience, cultural fusion, and economic …
The history of the Republic of Chad: From pre-colonisation to independence
The Republic of Chad, a landlocked country in north-central Africa, has a rich and complex history shaped by its diverse ethnic groups, geographic location, and interactions with external powers. This …
The history of Burkina Faso: From colonisation to independence
Burkina Faso, a landlocked country in West Africa, has a rich and complex history shaped by many cultural influences, colonial subjugation, and a determined struggle for independence. The history of …
The history of Martinique
Martinique is a small Caribbean island in the Lesser Antilles. Its rich and complex history reflects broader themes in Caribbean history: colonisation, slavery, cultural blending, and the fight for …
The Stono Rebellion: America’s largest slave uprising
In the early hours of 9 September 1739, a group of enslaved Africans in the colony of South Carolina embarked on a daring quest for freedom, resulting in the Stono Rebellion, the largest slave …
The birth of Pakistan: A nation’s journey to independence
The birth of Pakistan on 14 August 1947 marked the culmination of decades of political struggle, cultural conflicts, and an unyielding quest for independence. Emerging from the struggles of British …
The Republic of Malawi: From colonisation to independence
The Republic of Malawi, often called the “Warm Heart of Africa,” is a landlocked country in Southeast Africa.
Early societies and kingdoms
Before the advent of colonial rule, the area now known …