The British Empire began in the late 1500s under Queen Elizabeth I. By 1913 the empire had grown to rule over 400 million people, making it the largest empire in history. British government and ...

EXCLUSIVE: An extraordinary new account reveals how a poisoned spear could have ended his reign early... and changed the ...

By 1845, one-third of U.K. residents lived in Ireland and nearly all of them relied on a single potato strain—a disaster ...

An empire is a single state that contains a variety of peoples, one of which is dominant. As a form of political organization ...

Cricket's widespread popularity across the globe is deeply rooted in the history of British colonialism. As the British ...

From disco to Afrobeats, King Charles's new Apple Music playlist features his fave tunes from former U.K. colonies. Can music ...

FROM the Universities Bureau of the British Empire we have received the report of its executive council for 1936–37. Its membership, as at July 31, 1937, comprised the 19 universities of Great ...

Aurangzeb Alamgir, the sixth Mughal Emperor (r. 1658–1707), is often remembered for his controversial policies, which have ...

Manju Malhi, an Indian-origin chef in London, creates fusion dishes that highlight the connection between Indian and British cultures.

The West Ham United Foundation proudly celebrates Dame Marie Gabriel, Chair of NHS North East London and one of our esteemed ...

Two stalwarts of junior football have been presented their British Empire Medal (BEM). David and Hazel Burgess were named in ...

A FOSTER carer who has looked after more than 20 children is set to receive a British Empire Medal. Julie, 58, from Noctorum, has been fostering for 27 years and is currently caring for six children ...