The Irish republicans who led the Easter Rising of 1916 are tried for treason by the British government, and sentenced... more

The 1916 Easter Rising was a definitive moment in 20th-century Irish history. Its memory was evoked throughout The Troubles, with... more

The legacy of the Great Famine continues to shape not only Ireland, but the Irish diaspora in America, Canada, and... more

How did the memory of the Great Famine shape Irish identity? Could it have been prevented? From 1845 to 1852, a... 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

Calcutta in the late 18th century was a chaotic, fast-growing city, filled with fortune seekers, towering mansions, and an ever-present... more

Company School painting is a fascinating yet often overlooked artistic tradition that emerged during the British East India Company’s rule... more

How did plants power imperialism? Gardening may be a quintessentially British hobby, but many of the familiar plants in our lives... more

Kew Gardens near London is one of the most famous botanical gardens in the world, welcoming countless visitors every year.... more

Aurangzeb is arguably the most controversial figure in Indian History. The mere mention of his name provokes fierce debate. Aurangzeb... more

With their father in very bad health and rumours of his death swirling around the empire, Shah Jahan’s four sons... more