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Antwerp's 'human zoo': Belgium confronts shame of colonial past
In 1894, when the Belgian city of Antwerp was hosting a World's Fair, more than a hundred Congolese people were forcibly brought to the city to be exhibited in the Congo Pavilion. In this "human zoo", seven Congolese men ultimately died of disease. Today, this shocking episode st
Beyond Colonial Williamsburg: 11 Events Worth Planning a Trip Around
The Historic Triangle is often associated with powdered wigs, Revolutionary War reenactments, and America’s founding story. But between Williamsburg, Yorktown, and Jamestown, the year is filled with celebrations that span far beyond the 18th century. You can spend a January weeke
Nelson House in Yorktown, Virginia
The Nelson House looks remarkably composed for a building that survived the Siege of Yorktown. Standing along Yorktown's Main Street, the Georgian house was built around 1730 by “Scotch Tom” Nelson, a wealthy merchant and member of one of colonial Virginia's most prominent famili
Madras built the engine, Chennai is shifting gears
From a colonial trading centre to a manufacturing hub and now a diversified global business destination, the city has repeatedly reinvented itself. Chennai is now home to leading global firms, building on the foundation laid by Madras
The Best Books to Read on American Identity
Four authors grapple with the fight over American identity, from the colonial era to the modern day.