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fromThe New Yorker
1 week ago

The American Revolution Wasn't the Main Event

The American Revolution inspired a global wave of revolutions and independence movements, reshaping the political landscape worldwide.
History
fromWorld History Encyclopedia
2 weeks ago

Mau Mau Rebellion: Nationalism & Terror in British Kenya

Britain established control over East Africa, leading to the creation of Kenya as a colony, while managing diverse interests and independence movements.
fromwww.theguardian.com
11 months ago

The health impact of nuclear tests in French Polynesia archive, 1981

The French Socialists' position on nuclear testing reflects a broader issue of colonialism in the Pacific, highlighting the intertwining of military and environmental concerns.
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Europe politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 year ago

On VE Day, remember the war but can we resolve to honour all who fought in it? | Gary Younge

VE Day celebrated the defeat of the Nazis, but also sparked protests demanding independence from colonial rule, revealing ongoing struggles for freedom.
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