How do empires rise? Why do they fall? And how have they shaped the world around us today? William Dalrymple and Anita Anand... more
Ireland may have been England’s first colony but, by the 17th century, Irishmen were carving out their own imperial legacies... more
The Restoration reinstates the monarchy in England, Scotland & Ireland, and Irish Catholics believe that they will get their lands... more
His statue may stand proudly outside the Houses of Parliament in London, but in Ireland, Oliver Cromwell is remembered as... more
After victory in China, Genghis Khan goes west and takes on the Khwarezmians, surprising his enemy with a daring assault.... more
In 1607, after launching a failed rebellion in Ulster against the English, Hugh O’Neill and other Irish nobles are forced... more
Ireland is the only country in Western Europe that has experienced being colonised in the modern era. It was used... more
The future of the Chagos Islands hangs in the balance as world leaders debate how really owns the islands and... more
The Chagos Islands have dominated news headlines over the past few months, but the struggle of the Chagossian people to... more
Gustav Hermann Krumbiegel transformed India’s landscapes but faced immense personal struggles. Despite rising to prominence as the Maharaja of Mysore’s... more
Gustav Hermann Krumbiegel's visionary work transformed the landscapes of India. From humble beginnings in Germany to an apprenticeship at Kew... more