The Synthesis of "Danish colonies"

An overview of the Danish Empire, a lesser-known colonial power with territories across four continents and a complex legacy that endures today.

Discover the short-lived West African colony of Brandenburg-Prussia, a forgotten chapter in German colonial history and the transatlantic slave trade.

A look at the Kalmar Union (1397-1523), the historic pact uniting Denmark, Norway, and Sweden under a single monarch that shaped Scandinavia.

A concise overview of the British Gold Coast, its history from trade and conflict to its transformation into the independent nation of Ghana.

Explore the Dutch Empire, a powerful maritime force from the 17th-20th centuries that revolutionized global trade and left a complex, lasting legacy.