Smuts is well known in South Africa as a major historical figure. He helped establish South African autonomy while still a ...

This move was rapidly followed up by the British and empire forces, and they launched an offensive around Arras in early April 1917. To assist the Arras operations, an attack was launched on ...

University of Victoria students say they welcome the institution's commitment to implement the recommendations in a recent report following the overdose death of a University of Victoria student ...

The legacy of C Sankaran Nair resurfaces — the man who stood up to the British Empire post-Jallianwala Bagh massacre. Watch the show to know more. Stay tuned.#congress #sankarannair # ...

The humble charkha stood in stark opposition to the bales of British mill cloth—each stamped with enticing paper labels designed to make the Empire desirable ... at the Museum of Art & Photography ...

There is so much publicity today in the Western Media of the vile nature of the Burmese (Myanmar) Army. Before the Army took power overthrowing the Govt. of Aung San Suu Kyi recently, the entire ...

Sunday marks exactly 100 years since a hockey team from British Columbia won the Stanley Cup. On March 30, 1925, the Victoria Cougars of the Western Canada Hockey League defeated the National ...

Even as the empire’s star began to wane due to a succession of weak emperors, rebellions, and the growing ambitions of the British East ... and emeralds in gold (© Victoria and Albert Museum ...

The bear pit in Headingley, Leeds, was built in the 1840s and described as one of the city's "curiosities" A restored 1840s bear pit has been officially reopened in Leeds, with local residents now ...

The impact of rising cases of a 'Victorian' disease has been laid bare ... You can see how it compares to where you live using our interactive map. TB - which used to be known as “consumption ...

Six Hampshire residents have been awarded the British Empire Medal (BEM) for their significant contributions to their communities. The honours were presented by HM Lord-Lieutenant of Hampshire, Nigel ...