Throughout its history, the British Empire has taken countless artifacts from its colonies and other countries. Governments and activists have since called for the repatriation of these cultural ...

The major discussion at the past week’s session of the Imperial Conference (of the Dominions, at London) was that of Imperial Preference. In 1907, when the first Imperial Conference took place, it was ...

LONDON — At its height, the British Empire’s rule oversaw 531 million people — over three continents spanning from North America to Oceania. It was once said that the sun never set on the British ...

Four young men, brothers, comrades and coworkers, have a quaint avocation. One of them (not always the same one) is constantly being chosen to leave home. When he goes, the three remaining brothers ...

The death of Britain's longest-reigning monarch, Queen Elizabeth II, on Thursday has ended a 70-year reign that saw the fall of the British empire and the introduction of the Commonwealth of Nations.

The death of Queen Elizabeth II set into motion a historic transition of power—not just in Great Britain but in 54 countries across the world that maintain ties to the royal family as members of the ...

NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Matthew J. Smith, director of the Center for the Study of the Legacies of British Slavery at University College London, about the commonwealth's complicated history. The ...

The Commonwealth was born out of the British Empire, supposedly granting former colonies 'free and equal' status. But the association has faced criticism for its colonial roots, and some states have ...

The death of Queen Elizabeth II set into motion a historic transition of power—not just in Great Britain but in 54 countries across the world that maintain ties to the royal family as members of the ...