The British Empire began in the late 1500s under Queen Elizabeth I. By 1913 the empire had grown to rule over 400 million people, making it the largest empire in history. British government and ...

“The British Empire, which I loathe with a passion ... part of British history that he believes has been forgotten. “People forget things like the battles against the Tasmanians,” he ...

Knights and Dames Commander of the Order of the British Empire (KBE/DBE) These are usually bestowed on people who have made a major contribution at national level, who can use the titles dame and sir.

From mothers campaigning to change murder sentencing, to people dedicating their lives to cancer fundraising, there are hundreds of unsung heroes from around the country on this year's New Year ...

Understanding the British Empire (CUP, 2010); Ronald Hyam, Britain's Imperial Century, 1815 to 1914 (CUP latest edn); John Newsinger, The blood never dried: A people’s history of the British Empire ...

Former England football manager Gareth Southgate and actor Stephen Fry have both been knighted in a New Year Honours list that also recognises the stars of the Olympic Games. 800m champion Keely ...

To the British, India served as the jewel of the British Empire. The coffers of Britain ... a strong European influence would enlighten the people of India. This attitude was clearly expressed ...

Here’s What You Need to Know: No empire wins every fight, not even the vaunted British. For centuries, the sun never set on the British Empire. But eclipses there were, and... Here’s What You ...