colonial
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It traces Chizuko's travels and gastronomic adventures across the colonial outpost, and the intimate relationship she develops with her Taiwanese interpreter Chizuru.
From Barron's • May 19, 2026
In 2021, Suriname-born artist Jeangu Macrooy addressed slavery, racism, and the colonial legacy in his performance.
From Barron's • May 16, 2026
The same attributes that made Hong Kong an attractive place for business under British colonial rule now make it a hub for terror financing.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026
The road’s original alignment followed the Camino Real and the Santa Fe Trail, both Spanish colonial routes.
From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026
The colonial account of Inka history closest to indigenous sources is byjuan de Betanzos, a Spanish commoner who rose to marry an Inka princess and become the most prominent translator for the colonial government.
From "1491" by Charles C. Mann
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