British Empire
Queen Victoria's Forgotten Legacy: How She Commanded History's Largest Drug Empire
Oct 25, 2025 03:12 pm CST
In a shocking historical revelation, Queen Victoria oversaw one of the world's most extensive drug operations, generating revenues that funded the entire British Empire. Author Sam Kelly details how the monarch, herself a regular consumer of opium, cocaine, and cannabis, orchestrated the massive opium trade with China that led to the Opium Wars and cemented Britain's imperial power while creating devastating addiction across Asia.
Beyond Diplomacy: Will Britain Ever Apologize for Its Colonial Legacy in India?
Oct 14, 2025 07:22 pm CST
This article examines the complex relationship between the UK and India, exploring how colonial attitudes persist in British mindsets despite growing economic partnerships. As both nations work toward a Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement, the question remains whether Britain will ever formally apologize for imperial injustices like Jallianwala Bagh and engineered famines, a step many believe is necessary for true reconciliation and equal partnership in the 21st century.
Historic Moment for Church of England: Female Bishops Lead Race for New Archbishop of Canterbury
Oct 03, 2025 04:34 pm CST
The Church of England prepares to name its 106th Archbishop of Canterbury, with female bishops among the frontrunners for the first time in its 1,400-year history. This landmark appointment follows reforms under former Archbishop Justin Welby and could reshape the Anglican Communion's approach to contemporary theological issues while navigating divisions between conservative and progressive factions worldwide.