24 articles tagged with colonial history
The morning call to prayer floated through my open window, mingling with the salty breeze from the Red Sea. As I sipped strong Eritrean coffee on the balcony of my modest guesthouse, Massawa revealed itself in the gentle dawn light—a...
There's something magical about New England in the fall—the crisp air, the explosion of colors, and the sense of history that seems to whisper through the rustling leaves. When I found myself with a free weekend and a desire to...
There's something quite magical about standing in the exact spot where American independence took its shape. Dover might not get the same historical fanfare as Philadelphia or Boston, but this compact Delaware capital packs an impressive colonial punch that had...
At 64, I've traversed six continents and navigated financial markets through multiple recessions, yet nothing quite prepared me for the profound complexity of traveling the Congo River to Kisangani. This journey isn't merely geographic—it's a passage through layers of history,...
Standing in the bustling Place Menelik, sweat beading down my temples despite the 'cooler' winter temperatures, I found myself at the crossroads of African, Arab, and European histories. Djibouti City isn't your typical romantic getaway, but for couples who hunger...
As someone who spends their days designing sustainable energy systems for urban environments, I find myself drawn to places where human ingenuity and history intersect. Dover, New Hampshire might not make most travelers' bucket lists, but this unassuming New England...
Standing before the weathered headstones of Grove Street Cemetery, I'm reminded that New Haven is so much more than just the home of Yale University. As someone who grew up surrounded by artifacts and historical narratives (mein Vater would say...
The cacophony of Kinshasa hit me like a physical force as I stepped out of N'djili International Airport. A sea of eager taxi drivers, the persistent drone of motorbikes, and the palpable energy of 17 million souls navigating Central Africa's...
As I stepped out of my modest homestay into Jakarta's sweltering morning heat, the contrast couldn't have been more striking. Here I was, an Australian-raised son of Indian immigrants, exploring Indonesia's capital where centuries of Dutch colonial influence have left...
Standing in Plaza de Armas as the morning light spills across Arequipa's cathedral façade, I'm mesmerized by how the volcanic sillar stone seems to capture and amplify the sunlight. This isn't my first visit to Peru—I've hiked Machu Picchu and...
Standing at the edge of Mehrauli Archaeological Park as dawn breaks over Delhi, I'm transported back to my childhood. The familiar scent of morning dew on ancient stone mingles with distant calls of peacocks—sounds that once woke me in our...
Standing in London's British Museum before artifacts from around the world, then wandering through Jakarta's Kota Tua (Old Town) amid Dutch colonial architecture, I found myself contemplating the parallel yet distinct imperial narratives that shaped these two remarkable cities. As...
In the judicial system, we often speak of precedent—how past decisions shape our present understanding of justice. Walking through Annapolis is remarkably similar; each brick, cobblestone, and colonial building tells a story that has shaped America's identity. As someone who...
Standing at the edge of Place des Palmistes, watching the soft tropical light filter through the royal palm fronds, I'm struck by the peculiar historical juxtaposition that defines Cayenne. This small capital city on South America's northeastern shoulder exists in...
Like the rings of a tree revealing its age, Hong Kong's skyline tells the story of its remarkable journey through time. Having spent three decades analyzing municipal budgets, I've developed an eye for how cities allocate resources to their built...