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Top Native American wars and resistances against European colonisers

The history of Native American resistance against European colonisers is marked by numerous conflicts, uprisings, and acts of defiance. These battles and campaigns, often overshadowed in mainstream …

Five Black voices of 18th-Century Britain

The presence of Black people in Britain traces back to centuries before the Windrush generation. In this post, we continue our series about Black British people from the 18th century with five …

Black Pioneers of the Isles: The Voices of 18th Century Britain

Black people have lived in Britain long before the Empire Windrush landed at Tilbury Docks. During the 18th century, Black people were present and active within British society, although they faced …

Guy Fawkes and the Gunpowder Plot

In the early 17th century, a group of disgruntled English Catholics conspired to assassinate King James I and the entire Parliament in a spectacular act of defiance. At the centre of this plan was Guy …

Five countries that colonised the world

Colonisation has played a significant role in shaping the modern world as we know it. Throughout history, several countries have embarked on voyages of exploration and colonisation, each driven by …

Pioneers of Black British Cinema: Ngozi Onwurah, Maureen Blackwood, and Martina Attille

Continuing our Black History Month features “Celebrating our Sisters”, we look at three influential Black women in arts and culture. Black British cinema has a rich and diverse …

History of Afternoon Tea Week

Afternoon tea is a tradition that originated in England in the 1840s. The credit for introducing afternoon tea goes to Anna Maria Russell, the Duchess of Bedford. The tradition of afternoon …

Iron innovation: Unveiling the Jamaican influence on Britain’s Industrial Revolution

The Industrial Revolution was a groundbreaking period that transformed Britain into an economic superpower. It brought about significant advancements in various industries, including iron production. …

The Eleutheran Adventurers: A journey of faith and freedom

The Eleutheran Adventurers were a group of English Puritans and religious independents who sought a place where they could freely practice their faith in the face of religious and political turmoil. …

Benjamin Zephaniah: A Poet and activist with a diverse career

Benjamin Obadiah Iqbal Zephaniah, born 15 April 1958, is a renowned British writer and dub poet. Despite his unlikely background, Zephaniah has made a name for himself in the literary world, earning …

The Scramble for Africa: An era of European Imperialism

‍The Scramble for Africa, also known as the Partition of Africa or the Conquest of Africa, refers to the invasion, annexation, division, and colonisation of most of Africa by seven Western European …

Gerlin Bean: A trailblazer for equality and social change

In the rich tapestry of history, there are individuals whose unwavering dedication and tireless efforts have paved the way for a more inclusive and just society. Gerlin Bean, a Jamaican-born activist …