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Video shows the rise of an empire built on war and control

The conquest of India by the British was not a single event, but a long and complex process shaped by war, trade, and ...

1776’s Declaration of Independence inspired Washington’s troops to fight against the odds – and also helped bring in powerful allies

A crowd gathered along the waterfront in New York City in the summer of 1776. The scene they witnessed was terrifying. The ...