Tag: Colonial
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Dutch Royals Confront South Africa’s Colonial Legacy
[ad_1] On their first visit to an African country since ascending the throne a decade ago, the King and Queen of the Netherlands made a symbolic visit on Friday to the Slave Lodge in Cape Town, South Africa, where Dutch colonists once enslaved thousands of Africans and Asians. As they entered the two-story building with…
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Carl Josef Kleingrothe: capturing the colonial life of Deli, Sumatra
[ad_1] Photographs captured by C.J. Kleingrothe have gained widespread acclaim for their exquisite representation of colonial life in Sumatra’s plantations and society. Yet little is known about the life of Kleingrothe and the narratives that inspired his work. This article aims to delve into his life and explore the stories behind his photographs, shedding light…
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Will Ukraine rid Europe of its colonial mindset?
[ad_1] After well over a year of resisting the Russian invasion, Ukraine is showing no intention of negotiating with the aggressor. The resolve of the Ukrainian armed forces in their defence of the nation’s sovereignty and territorial integrity remains unbroken. In this they benefit from the unanimous support of society and the backing of a…
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Daniel Immerwahr on the US Colonial Legacy in Asia – The Diplomat
[ad_1] Magazine “Territorial empire has mattered for the United States, even if most people on the U.S. mainland are only vaguely aware of its colonial history.” Credit: Depositphotos Advertisement For an empire, the United States hides it well. In his 2019 book, “How to Hide an Empire: A History of the Greater United States,” Daniel…
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Indian Navy Ends Colonial Era Practice Of Carrying Batons By All Personnel
[ad_1] New Delhi: In line with the government’s direction to shed colonial legacy, the Indian Navy has ended the practice of carrying batons by all its personnel with immediate effect. In a communication issued by the force, the Indian Navy said: “With the passage of time, carrying of batons by naval personnel has become a…