Burke and Wills Statue Debate: Heroes or Folly?
A controversial statue of explorers Burke and Wills in Melbourne ignites debate over colonial history. Is it a tribute to heroes or a monument to a tragic farce? Explore the story.
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1899 Recording Reveals Lost Tasmanian Aboriginal Language
A rare 1899 wax cylinder recording of Palawa woman Fanny Cochrane Smith singing has resurfaced, offering a precious glimpse into a lost Tasmanian Aboriginal language. Listen to this vital cultural heritage.
Dutch King Apologises for Slavery in Suriname Visit
King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands delivers a formal apology for Dutch slavery in Suriname during a historic royal visit, addressing a painful colonial legacy.
Coffs Harbour choir sings in ancient Gumbaynggirr language
A community choir in Coffs Harbour performs 'Black Smoke' in the ancient Gumbaynggirr language, a powerful act of cultural preservation. Watch the moving video and learn about this linguistic revival.
Diane Keaton's LA mansion for sale after her death
The late actress Diane Keaton's Spanish Colonial mansion in exclusive Sullivan Canyon is on the market for around $27 million. Explore the unique property she renovated over eight years.
Cornish Language Awarded Highest Level of Protection
The 'critically endangered' Cornish language is set for the highest level of protection, potentially allowing its use in courts. Discover the revival of Kernewek.
Africa pushes for colonial crime recognition and reparations
African leaders are intensifying demands for colonial-era crimes to be recognised as crimes against humanity, with calls for formal apologies and financial reparations from former colonial powers.
Tommy Gee, progressive colonial administrator, dies at 100
Tommy Gee, a colonial administrator who helped double Uganda's secondary schools after independence, has died aged 100. Discover his remarkable life of public service.
Australia's Indigenous Languages Fight for Survival
Discover how Australian communities are working to revive Indigenous languages from the brink of extinction, a legacy of colonial policies. Listen to the Full Story podcast.
Green Globalist and Tory Clash Over Immigration
A Green Party globalist and a right-of-centre Tory debate immigration and colonial reparations over dinner in London. Did they find common ground?
Adolf Hitler changes name after Namibia election win
Namibian politician Adolf Hitler Uunona wins fifth term and officially changes his controversial name. Discover the colonial history behind the naming and his political career.
Caribbean slavery reparations body seeks UK justice
Caribbean leaders clarify reparations aim is not to 'break British Treasury' but find collaborative solution to colonial legacy. Learn about their restorative justice proposal.
New Thrillers: James Bond's Q Investigates in Quantum of Menace
Discover three gripping new crime novels. James Bond's Q investigates a friend's death, a detective probes a murder in 1920s Calcutta, and a reunion turns sinister. Available now from the Mail Bookshop.
Radical Jamaican Journalist in 1920s London
Discover the untold story of radical Jamaican journalist W.F. Domingo and his groundbreaking activism in 1920s London. Explore how his ideas shaped anti-colonial thought.
Study: Gen Z Finds Racist Slurs Most Offensive
New research reveals Gen Z ranks racist, sexist, and homophobic slurs as most offensive, while traditional swear words lose their sting. Discover how language taboos are shifting.
Gen Z's Slang Revolution: Decoding Britain's New Vocabulary
From 'huzzah' to 'delulu', discover how Gen Z is reshaping the English language and why these new words reveal more about our changing society than you might think.
AI's 'Good Vibes' Analysis Crowns Rizz Word of 2023
Oxford University reveals how AI analysis of 'good vibes' and emotional language led to 'rizz' becoming 2023's Word of the Year, marking a technological shift in linguistic recognition.
Border Patrol Spanish use sparks California debate
A US Border Patrol agent's use of Spanish during a vehicle inspection in California has ignited debate about language and immigration enforcement practices.
NYC Politician Confronts Family's Ugandan Expulsion History
New York State Assembly member Zohran Mamdani addresses his family's painful history during Uganda's Asian expulsion while campaigning for NYC's next mayor, revealing how personal trauma shapes political identity.
Namibia demands return of sacred artefacts from US
In a significant move for cultural restitution, Namibia is formally demanding the return of sacred objects and human remains from museums in the United States, including Harvard and the Smithsonian.
Schools spend £540m on English language support
UK schools are allocating over half a billion pounds yearly to support pupils who don't speak English as their first language, with some areas seeing two-thirds of students requiring language assistance.
Bangor University reveals minority languages' surprising survival
Bangor University researchers uncover remarkable survival and evolution of minority languages across the UK and beyond, challenging assumptions about linguistic diversity in the digital age.
Searching for Pan-Africanism's Lost Spirit
A profound exploration into the enduring legacy of Pan-Africanism, tracing its revolutionary roots and examining its urgent relevance in today's global landscape of racial justice and decolonisation.
Manchester's 1945 Pan-African Congress: 80 Years On
Eighty years after Manchester hosted the landmark Pan-African Congress, discover how this radical gathering ignited independence movements across Africa and reshaped Black political consciousness worldwide.
De Blasio's island purchase ignites colonial wealth debate
Ex-New York mayor Bill de Blasio sparks outrage after acquiring exclusive Long Island property while progressive allies condemn colonial legacy and wealth inequality.
Gurnah's Theft: Coming-of-Age in Tanzania
Nobel laureate Abdulrazak Gurnah returns with a powerful audiobook exploring identity, displacement and moral choices in 1960s Tanzania through the eyes of a young student.
Trump's South Korea Gaffe: Wrong Colonial History Claim
Donald Trump left diplomats stunned during a private meeting when he incorrectly asserted South Korea had been under British colonial rule, exposing significant historical knowledge gaps.
Senegal reimagines Irish play Translations
A groundbreaking theatre production in Senegal reimagines Brian Friel's classic play 'Translations', drawing striking parallels between Irish language erosion and Senegalese cultural displacement under colonialism.
WA Governor Apologises for 1834 Pinjarra Massacre
In a landmark moment for reconciliation, Western Australia's Governor has delivered a formal apology to the Noongar people for the devastating 1834 Pinjarra Massacre, acknowledging colonial violence and beginning healing.
Michael Cook: Bidjara artist's groundbreaking retrospective
Explore the groundbreaking retrospective of Bidjara artist Michael Cook, whose powerful photographic series challenge colonial narratives and celebrate Indigenous resilience through stunning visual storytelling.
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