One of the most significant and rapid changes to the post-1945 world has been the breakup of European colonial empires. Authors Sathnam Sanghera and David Van Reybrouck, and Simukai Chigudu, whose parents were involved with the African nationalist movements, talk to Georgina Godwin about the pain and process of rebuilding a nation and navigating the legacies of colonial rule. 
 

Filosoof Roman Krznaric en historicus David van Reybrouck nemen je mee door 1000 jaar wereldgeschiedenis. Ze delen lessen uit het verleden en laten je zien hoe belangrijk deze inzichten zijn voor onze toekomst.

Since 1983, we have welcomed hundreds of thousands of visitors to engage with the world’s greatest and emerging writers, thinkers, artists, and performers. Each year, we programme innovative events that capture the hearts and minds of audiences, both in Edinburgh and online. These take the form of on-stage conversations, workshops, creative masterclasses, think tanks, and more, all informed by a culture of open dialogue.