Check out the list below of the sovereign countries Britain once ruled, along with their dates of independence. The British ...

As the empire grew, Britain became more powerful. It was then more difficult for a country to fight against colonisation. The colonies were generally run by British government officials who lived ...

In Al Murray: Why Does Everyone Hate the British Empire?, comedian and historian Al Murray travels to India, Jamaica, South Africa and Australia to learn about the origins of British rule, its impact ...

In Al Murray: Why Does Everyone Hate the British Empire, comedian and historian Al Murray travels to India, Jamaica, South Africa and Australia to learn about the origins of British rule, its impact ...