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European colonialism, or imperialism, began in the 15th century with the "Age of Discovery", led by Portuguese and Spanish exploration of the Americas, was quickly followed by an explosion of conquest from European nation out towards Africa, the Middle East, India, and Asia, eventually impacting every nation on the planet. The world experienced colonialism together and today's world has been shaped by this critical and violent period of history. Also see our section on World Democracy and our archive of history articles.

At Senegal Museum of Black Civilizations, a Call to Come Home

by DC Editors - December 29, 2018

At New Museum of Black Civilizations, a Call to Come Home

The Museum of Black Civilizations in Senegal opened this month amid a global conversation about the ownership and legacy of African art.

Filed Under: Democracy Culture Tagged With: Africa, Colonialism, Election History, Political Artwork, Senegal, West Africa

Belgium’s Museum of Africa Tries to Exorcise Ghosts of Colonialism

by DC Editors - December 26, 2018

Belgium’s Museum of Africa Tries to Exorcise Ghosts of Colonialism

Belgium Museum of Africa has undergone a five-year, $73 million revamp in an effort to show the reality of empire and of the Africa of today.

Filed Under: Democracy Culture Tagged With: Africa, Colonialism, Election History, Europe, Political Artwork

Remove or Keep a Statue? South Africa Debates Painful Legacy

by DC Editors - December 18, 2018

Remove or Keep a Statue? South Africa Debates Painful Legacy

A hulking statue of a late 19th century white leader, with a cane and top hat, has been a flashpoint for cultural conflict in South Africa for years.

Filed Under: Democracy Culture Tagged With: Africa, Colonialism, Election History, Nelson Mandela, Political Artwork, South Africa

Europe Remembers WWI, One Of Deadliest Conflicts In Human History

by DC Editors - November 6, 2018

Europe Remembers One Of Deadliest Conflicts In Human History

Nearly 37 million soldiers and civilians are estimated to have been killed in World War I and many people view the 1914-1918 war as unnecessary.

Filed Under: Democracy Culture Tagged With: Colonialism, England, Europe, France, Germany, Worldwide

New Caledonia Voters Reject Independence From France

by DC Editors - November 5, 2018

New Caledonia Voters

New Caledonia voters reject independence by casting nearly 57 percent votes to remain part of France, which claimed the archipelago in the mid-19th century.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Colonialism, Europe, France

The Causes of Zimbabwe’s Economic Crisis Are Politically Rooted

by Farai Chirimumimba - October 14, 2018

The Causes of Zimbabwe’s Economic Crisis

The economic crisis has its origin in pre-existing pathologies inside the political system over the last three decades so that a true recovery will require much more than wise economic management.

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: Africa, Colonialism, Dictatorships, Nepotism, Zimbabwe

Guam Seeks Native-Only Vote on Future of US Relationship

by DC Editors - October 11, 2018

Guam Seeks Native-Only Vote VOTES

Voters would have three choices: independence, statehood and free association with the United States similar to some other island states.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: American Local Elections, American State Elections, Colonialism, Direct Democracy and Referendums, Indigenous and Democracy

The First Independent Australian Elections

by DC Editors - September 17, 2018

The First Independent Australian Elections

On this day, 118 years ago, Queen Victoria of Britain made the Royal Proclamation of the Commonwealth of Australia, declaring its creation on and after the first day of January 1901.

Filed Under: Democracy Culture, International Democracy Originals Tagged With: Asia, Australia, Colonialism, Election History, England

Pakistani Tribal Areas Secure Long Sought Promise of Equal Rights

by Thomas Manning - July 5, 2018

Pakistani Tribal Areas

Pakistan’s upper and lower houses of parliament have passed a historic bill giving the long suffering tribal areas equal rights and ending a destructive legacy left over from the era of British colonial rule.

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: Afghanistan, Asia, Colonialism, England, Pakistan

First-time Director Brings Post-Post-Colonial South Africa to Cannes

by DC Editors - May 17, 2018

Post-Post-Colonial South Africa

Writer-director Etienne Kallos was drawn to the story of a community in a “post-post-colonial” world

Filed Under: Democracy Culture Tagged With: Africa, Colonialism, France, Political Artwork, South Africa

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