The current conflict in the DRC is not just a crisis of governance or ethnic tensions but a direct continuation of a colonial ...

In Belgium, King Leopold II was hailed as the “Builder King” for his wondrous works. But overseas, in the Congo Free State, lay the horrific truth: Leopold was more of a butcher than a builder.

The newest royal on the continent of Europe has made his debut – and he’s been given a name filled with regal history.

Inside the world's 'most expensive mansion' on sale for £306million on the French Riviera and once home to a king ...

Historically, European countries had only been interested in small trading posts, but following King Leopold II’s research, they were now rushing to gain control of huge parts of land that would ...