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How Britain became ashamed of its past

The struggle to define and judge Britain’s past is a struggle to define its future. What and who we value from our history will decide our identity and sense of national purpose for years to come. The ...
PBS

As Britain's former colonies ask for slavery reparations, King Charles says past can't be changed

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — King Charles III told a summit of Commonwealth countries in Samoa on Friday that the past could not be changed as he indirectly acknowledged calls from some of Britain's ...
PBS

What to know about calls for reparations for Britain's legacy of slavery in the Caribbean

The death of Britain's Queen Elizabeth II has set off a period of public mourning and celebrations of life. But even as many lauded Elizabeth for her 70-year reign, for some — including those from ...
openDemocracy

Britain and the problem of living in the past

This piece is part of our debate 'The Great British Summer?'. The familiar account states that Britain does pageantry well, putting on a show, the big occasion, seamlessly combining old and new, ...
The Economist

Britain’s boom in public inquiries into past disasters

“Get Britain’s Future Back,” ran the Labour Party’s slogan in opposition. But first, the past. While it works to form a new administration, Sir Keir Starmer’s government has another pressing task: to ...
Time

Britain Can No Longer Hide Behind the Myth That Its Empire Was Benign

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KSAT

Consorts, past and future, in Britain’s changing monarchy

Read full article: How The Alamo became one of the most defining sites in U.S. history Spurs fans gather at The Rock at La Cantera for the team's official watch party. KSAT’s Ernie Zuniga to join ...