Discover the 13 American colonies, their establishment by Great Britain, diverse characteristics, and their journey to unity ...

Conventions of states, and before Independence of colonies have met frequently over the past three centuries. A “Convention for proposing Amendments” held under the Constitution is a gathering of this ...

After all, it is a legacy of the British Empire with ingredients from around the globe it once dominated and continues to be enjoyed in places it once ruled.

From disco to Afrobeats, King Charles's new Apple Music playlist features his fave tunes from former U.K. colonies. Can music heal royal rifts?

In short, the British treated their colonies in vastly different ways, both across different regions and within the same colonies over time. The British Empire was never a consistent empire.

“There’s a scattered memory of their sacrifice all over Europe.” The Allied powers relied on colonial troops to defeat the Axis, but their contributions are not often recognized.

After the American Revolution, why did the colonies keep their British nobility namesakes? Illustration by Jonny Hannah Q: Why are so many counties and cities in the original 13 colonies still ...

When the colonial government declared a state of emergency, Kenyans suspected of challenging British colonial rule faced even greater risks.

History professor Richard Bell, in his class at the University of Maryland, described the tension in Boston between British troops and the colonists, and Britain's efforts to reassert control over ...

The Christmas pudding, a legacy of the British Empire, is enjoyed around the world -- including in former British colonies. esp_imaging/iStock via Getty Images Plus ...

The Christmas pudding, once known as the ‘Empire Pudding,’ reflects the lasting legacy of the British Empire.