British Empire
What It Feels Like to Relearn Your Own Black British History
"The only figure I remember vividly being taught about was Harriet Tubman. There wasn’t anything else."
The British Stole Their Land to Grow Tea. They Want Justice.
Forced to watch their loved ones die and endure forced labour and abuse from colonisers who removed them from their land, a group of Kenyans is seeking reparations from Britain.
The Embarrassment of Being a Former British Colony
In the 21st century, being a former colony still simping for Mother England as humiliating as it gets.
The True Stories of 10 of the Most Disputed Objects at the British Museum
As told by the people from the countries they were taken from.
‘I Don’t Care About Colonialism’: Read UK Equalities Minister’s Leaked WhatsApps
In a series of WhatsApp messages obtained by VICE World News, Kemi Badenoch dismissed the impact of colonialism and mocked Black public figures in the UK.
Why Brits Love the Empire So Much, Despite Not Knowing Much About It
'Empireland' author Sathnam Sanghera talks to VICE about how historical amnesia has created the perfect conditions for dangerous times.
WATCH: How the British Empire Became One of the Biggest Drug Pushers in History
A third of Brits believe countries were better off for being colonised by the British empire – but many don't know of the horrors inflicted on Britain's former colonies.
WATCH: How Britain Stole $45 Trillion from India with Trains
"But what about the railways?" just doesn't cut it as an excuse anymore.
'Liking Gin' Is Not a Personality Trait
Gin fetishisation sucks – and not just because of the terrible merch.
Brexit Will Force Us to Face Up to the Grisly Truth About Empire
Theresa May can't get away with calling former colonies "old friends".
An alleged victim of British colonial abuse in Kenya testifies in London — six decades later
On Monday, an 81-year-old man became the first witness to testify in London after 40,000 Kenyans sued the British government for alleged torture and mistreatment under colonial rule.
The Battle Between Oxford University Students and the British Empire
Leaked documents show that Oxford University trustees were concerned about losing around $150 million in donations if they removed a statue of a famed 19th century British Empire-builder.