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A Beleaguered Britain Takes Comfort In Nostalgia For Empire
The British empire never lacked contradictions. A global juggernaut standing with its military boot on millions of necks,…
How 156 Years Of British Rule Shaped Hong Kong
Even though Britain gave Hong Kong back to China 21 years ago, today when you walk around the…
Why Are White People Expats When The Rest Of Us Are Immigrants?
Surely any person going to work outside their country is an expatriate? But no, the word exclusively applies…
Lawn Care & Gardening In The City: How to Utilise Your Urban Green Space
Gardening has been a longstanding passion of the British people, regardless of where they live in the country.…
Is Hong Kong A Part Of China?
Is Hong Kong a part of China? With the Hong Kong elections coming up, and protesters taking to…
Hong Kong : The 20th Anniversary Of The Handover
Hong Kong is marking 20 years since the territory was handed from Britain to China, bringing an end to…
Mahatma Gandhi : Lessons On How To Wisely Win Without Brute
Today, October 2, marks the anniversary of the birth of Mohandas Gandhi. Gandhi is best remembered as the…