Colonialism in Africa: archaeology offers a deeper view

In Africa, colonialism has mostly been studied as something imposed from outside, for example from Europe in the 19th and ...
WOUB Public Media

Now Playing: ‘Magellan’ is a memorable movie about the horrors of colonialism

Visually, Magellan feels less like a globe-trotting adventure and more like a film that forces you to watch a genocide as if ...
The Hoya

Haitian History Professor Emphasizes Revolution’s Importance in Broader Anti-Colonial Movements

A French and African diaspora studies expert argued the crucial significance of the Haitian Revolution in broader anti-colonial history at a Georgetown University event Feb. 18. Marlene ...
The New York Times

A Novelist Writing on Colonization Finds an Audience in France, at Last

Mathieu Belezi has been fascinated by the history of colonial Algeria for years. Acclaim finally came with his latest book, a sign of changing times. “It is my duty to ask questions, especially ...
The New York Times

What Is ‘Settler Colonialism’?

A look at the academic roots of the idea, which has stirred fierce debate when applied to Israel. By Jennifer Schuessler In the intense war of words over the Israel-Gaza war, a particular phrase has ...
Time

How Activists Are Radically Interrogating Berlin’s Colonial Past—and Reshaping Its Future

A Demonstration in front of the Humboldt Forum in Berlin, Germany on July 20, 2021. Nestled alongside the River Spree south of Berlin’s city center, Treptower Park is home to green lawns, riverboat ...