During its history, Britain invaded the territory of more than 170 countries, equivalent to almost 90% of the world.

The British Empire began in the ... was set up in 1607 in Jamestown, which is now part of the state of Virginia in the USA. Spain built its empire in the 1500s. It controlled 80 per cent of ...

By the 18th century, 45,000 Africans are transported annually on British ships. 1700s: Almost half of the slaves coming to North America arrive in Charleston. Many stay in South Carolina to work ...

Researchers have now ... map. It also shows Mesopotamia being surrounded by a double ring dubbed the “Bitter River”. This river is known to have marked the borders at that time. The British ...

As Rosie said when writing to the Next of Kin, “We are extremely honored to be able to enclose the final map and spreadsheet to you now and we hope this tribute to your loved one will highlight ...