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25 world flags and their hidden meanings
The British flag was adopted on Jan. 1 ... the German flag are reminiscent of the medieval banner of the Holy Roman Empire. The banner had a two-headed black eagle with red claws and beak on ...
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Where are the British Empire's lost treasures? How some of the UK's most valuable items including royal gem stones and Spanish loot have eluded experts for centuries
One year into the rebellion, he was offered financial support from Spain and France to help in his cause to regain the British throne. This came in the form of a french ship which arrived near ...
‘An obnoxious distortion of history’: Fury as Jenrick says former British colonies owe ‘debt of gratitude’
Exclusive: ‘Enslavement and colonialism were not ‘gifts’ but imposed systems that brutally exploited people, extracted wealth ...
How the sun will set on the British Empire for the first time in 200 years
The sun will quite literally set on the British Empire for the first time in 200 years. The UK government confirmed yesterday ...
Politico Europe22d
The end of the British Empire
This week King Charles III will preside over a summit of 55 nations associated with the fraying ends of the British empire. Hosted by Samoa, the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM), a ...
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Is it possible to disrespect the flag?
and the flag for Tristan da Cunha, part of a British Overseas Territory also including Saint Helena and the Ascension Island. "It would be a bit like a Frenchman saying the Irish flag was an abuse ...
Russell Crowe names the most satisfying experience of his career
Russell Crowe's most satisfying career experience was- directing 'The Water Diviner', which revealed to him that he loved ...
King open to removing word ‘empire’ from OBE honours amid colonial controversy
The word “empire” may be dropped British honours as part of reforms reportedly being considered by royal officials. Under the ...
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The Origins of the British Empire in Asia, 1600–1750
Global Food History, p. 1. This is an important, revisionist account of the origins of the British Empire in Asia in the early modern period. David Veevers uncovers a hidden world of transcultural ...
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Strong winds and dry conditions prompt red flag warning in Inland Empire
Powerful winds and extremely dry conditions across much of Southern California have forced red flag warnings from weather ... District for most of the Inland Empire, including the Coachella ...
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The British Empire
The British Empire began in the 1500s, under Elizabeth I’s rule. The empire grew to rule over 400 million people, having a significant impact on people in Britain and the colonies. British ...
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Troops from the British Empire
When World War Two broke out in September 1939, Britain called upon countries from across the British Empire for help. The contribution from people across the empire was crucial in helping Britain ...