Greek Reporter

The History of the Ancient Greek Colonies in the Black Sea

The strategic, cultural, and economic significance of ancient Greek colonies in the Black Sea and their enduring legacy.

Mau Mau: how Kenya’s history of colonial violence speaks through living bodies and graves

Between 1952 and 1963, Kenya experienced one of the most violent chapters in its modern history. The Mau Mau uprising, rooted ...
BroadwayWorld

Dixon Place Presents: A Brief History of Colonization at Dixon Place

India is one of, if not the most colonized country on the planet. Partly because we’re such lovely and welcoming people. Starting with the Portuguese empire in 1505 and ending with the British Raj in ...
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Modern Colonisation in the Age of Minerals

Wars, occupations, and colonisation have long been driven by the struggle for the earth's resources. History shows us that the Roman Empire invaded Egypt primarily to seize its abundant grain.
The New York Times

A Novelist Writing on Colonization Finds an Audience in France, at Last

Mathieu Belezi has been fascinated by the history of colonial Algeria for years. Acclaim finally came with his latest book, a sign of changing times. “It is my duty to ask questions, especially ...
The New Yorker

The British Empire Was Much Worse Than You Realize

At the height of the British Empire, just after the First World War, an island smaller than Kansas controlled roughly a quarter of the world’s population and landmass. To the architects of this ...
WLRN

Feast your eyes on Taiwan's distinct food (and understand a history of colonization)

TAINAN, Taiwan — On a Friday morning in the southern city of Tainan, Shuixian Gong Market overflows with displays of shiny orange and silver fish, stacks of glistening pork ribs and crates of dragon ...