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Empire

Joel Sternfeld’s landmark portrait of American pathos & dreams
Photography

Joel Sternfeld’s landmark portrait of American pathos & dreams

A new edition of the iconic photographer’s seminal photobook American Prospects captures late empire like no other.

Written by: Miss Rosen

Does batshit Britain really want to declare war on Spain?
Opinion

Does batshit Britain really want to declare war on Spain?

From Where I Stand — It took just four days from the triggering of Article 50 for ex-Tory leader Michael Howard - high on the fumes of toxic British self-importance - to almost declare war on Spain. It's just all so predictable from a mediocre nation desperate to return to past bloodthirsty heights. Viva Britannia!

Written by: James Butler

Politicians are trying to rewrite history with their 'British Empire 2.0'
Activism

Politicians are trying to rewrite history with their 'British Empire 2.0'

Inglorious Empire — With Britain set to trigger Article 50 and its departure from the European Union, the outlook for the UK looks pretty bleak. In the corridors of Whitehall, politicians are talking of an "Empire 2.0". But it's time Britain faces up to the harsh realities of its colonial past, says Indian politician and author Shashi Tharoor.

Written by: Oscar Rickett

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