But economist Peter Hammond, guesting at Debraj Ray's blog argues that the old chesnut that "the sun never sets over the British Empire" is still technically true.

“The sun never sets on the British empire.” Variations on the phrase have been used for more than 200 years to describe the scope and power of the nation and its occupied territories.

Nigel Biggar: British Empire unfairly maligned Non-European colonialist empires existed for millennia. No one seems interested in those, though ...

The Truth About Empire promises to be “a shield against the assault on historical truth.” Its authors might do well to visit Col. Pennycuick’s memorial at Camberley before it, too, is toppled.

The British Empire, at its height, was one of the largest and most powerful empires in history, controlling vast territories and people across the globe. During its colonial rule, many cultural ...

The British Empire Medal is awarded to individuals for achievement or contribution of a very “hands-on” service to the community.

On Tuesday in England, Bob Iger officially became an honorary Knight of the Order of the British Empire.

Despite the huge numbers who attended the British Empire Exhibition, memories of the two-year event faded as the decades passed.

The world’s biggest colonial power prided itself on being a liberal democracy. Was this part of the problem?

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