A white Jewish Englishman who came of age during the early 19th century, he spent much of his career on the outer reaches of the British Empire in Africa. In South Africa, he won the trust of the ...

A picturesque Victorian seaside town that boats four miles of glorious golden sand beaches has been attracting holidaymakers ...

On the morning of 7 May 1821 an urgent task was performed at Longwood House on St Helena. A day and a half previously, the ...

For the first time, descendants of slave owners and slaves in former British colonies in the Caribbean sat at the same table ...

Moyse’s Hall Museum in Suffolk has put on display a book bound in the skin of William Corder, who was executed for the Red ...

Malaria was a major killer in British India, claiming millions of lives. Colonial infrastructure aided its spread and British ...

In a society unmoored from traditional institutions, many men turn to self-styled gurus to answer the ancient question: What ...

Nestled on England's south coast, this Georgian gem exudes a charm reminiscent of the French Riviera, with its bustling ...

Several rising British bands are using centuries-old ditties to discuss hot-button issues like prison abolition, trans rights and the gig economy.

The repatriation of African art is gaining momentum, but a number of highly important and symbolic pieces remain in the hands ...