Starting in the 15th century, Portugal began exploring the African coast searching for a shorter route for trade with Asia. Not to be outdone, Spain sponsored Columbus’ voyage due west and discovered ...

Canada’s path to independence stands as one of history’s most remarkable political transformations. While revolutions and bloody conflicts shaped many nations, Canada crafted its sovereignty through ...

Manjari Chatterjee Miller is affiliated with the Council on Foreign Relations. The king of the Netherlands, Willem-Alexander, apologized in July 2023 for his ancestors’ role in the colonial slave ...