Dedi Mulyadi Touches on the Dutch Colonial Period: Mountains and Forests Were All Intact, but Aft...

The Impact of Colonialism on Modern Britain

Riaz Shaikh on Instagram: "In the heart of 19th-century colonial India, when society was shackled by caste discrimination and patriarchal norms, rose Mahatma Jyotiba Phule, a visionary reformer and voice for the voiceless. Born in 1827 in Maharashtra, Phule dedicated his life to challenging Brahmanical dominance, fighting for the rights of the oppressed, and advocating education for all — especially for women and lower castes. Alongside his wife, Savitribai Phule, he opened the first school for

Past India on Instagram: "Throwback to the 1800s: life for Indians under British rule was harsh and deeply unequal. Most Indians lived in poverty as heavy taxes, land revenue systems, and forced cash-crop farming pushed farmers into debt and famine. Traditional industries were destroyed to benefit British factories, leaving artisans and workers without livelihoods. Indians faced racial discrimination, had little political voice, and were excluded from higher positions in administration and educa

Meg von Haartman on Instagram: "Downtown Antigua feels like stepping into a living painting—vibrant facades in every color, cobblestone streets, and centuries of history around every corner. Founded in 1543, Antigua Guatemala was once the capital of the Spanish Kingdom of Guatemala, and its beautifully preserved colonial architecture tells that story at every turn. The city is incredibly walkable and feels very safe, making it easy to wander from café to courtyard to church without a plan. And o