# British Empire
The 15 Most Influential Empires in History and Their Lasting Impact
Throughout history, empires have risen and fallen, leaving behind legacies that continue to resonate today. From innovative governance and groundbreaking technologies to enduring art, language, and philosophies, these powerful realms have shaped…
15 of the World’s Largest and Most Intense Empires
How should one measure the size of an empire? By the amount of landmass accumulated? By the number of peoples…
Throwing Slaves Overboard to Drown and Other Dark Moments From History
History is chock full of dark examples of people’s inhumanity to each other. From the throwing of slaves into the…
America Accidentally Attacked the Soviet Union and Other Lesser Known History Moments
During the Cold War, the two global superpowers often fought each other via proxies. The Soviets bled us with the…
Opium Wars Broke the Middle Kingdom
In the 19th century the British Empire, through the Royal Navy and the military wing of the East India Company,…
This Private Company had its Own Army, Navy, and Empire for Over a Century
British traders received permission to send ships to the Indian Ocean from Queen Elizabeth I near the end of the…
Wild Kinks and Perversions of 20 Influential Historical Figures
Many people have varying grades of odd wants and desires, that range from minor perversions, to grave criminal conduct that…
40 Violent Realities in the Making of the British Empire
At its height, the British Empire encompassed nearly a quarter of the land mass of the globe, and held sway…
This African Queen Fought the British Empire in the War of the Golden Stool
"Yaa Asantewaa, The woman who fights before cannons, You have accomplished great things, You have done well" -Ashanti song- In…
The Stories Behind 16 of History’s Most Influential and Remarkable Photos
The invention of photography, widely considered to date to 1826, changed history and the preservation of moments thereof. As the…