colonial

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It was a 20th century colonial with enough room for their three young kids and plenty of yard space.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

Antique maps and other geological archives are at the heart of an increasingly ugly showdown between Belgium’s colonial museum and the Democratic Republic of Congo.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 28, 2026

The resolution also calls for cultural artefacts stolen during the colonial era to be returned to their countries of origin.

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026

Felipe's words, posted by the Spanish royal household's official Instagram account, mark the first time that a Spanish monarch has publicly acknowledged abuses during the country's colonial era.

From BBC • Mar. 19, 2026

“I’m not crazy about wearing a colonial soldier carrying a gun on my jersey every time I go to a match,” Elle said.

From "Here to Stay" by Sara Farizan