For centuries, Britain justified its imperial expansion as a mission to bring progress and order to 'backward' societies. But mounting evidence suggests this narrative conveniently ignores the extraction, exploitation, and destruction left in its wake. Is it time we stop pretending imperialism was anything other than calculated self-interest dressed up in moral language?
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The cane was banned in state schools 40 years ago. Glad it's gone, or do kids today get off too lightly?
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Which old British coin or note do you miss most from before decimal day?
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Medieval peasants got more days off than we do β did we get the raw deal?
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