The Synthesis of "decolonization"

An overview of the largest empire in history, its rise, its fall, and its lasting impact on the modern world.

Explore the rise and fall of the French Empire, from Napoleon's European dominance to a vast global colonial power, and its enduring impact today.

An overview of the late 19th-century rush by European powers to colonize Africa, its causes, and its lasting impact on the continent.

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

An overview of the Age of Imperialism, exploring the motives that drove powerful nations to expand their empires and the lasting impact on the world.

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

Discover the story of the only successful slave revolt in history, which led to the creation of the first independent Black republic, Haiti.

An overview of Christopher Columbus, the Italian explorer whose voyages to the Americas in 1492 began a new era of transatlantic contact and colonization.