An exploration through the history of European colonial powers
tell me more SKIP INTRODUCTION Colonialism was a historical and political process in which states
expanded their control over foreign lands from the 15th to the 20th century.
Driven by the search for resources, markets, and global influence, colonial powers imposed their rule by
force and reshaped local systems.
These actions deeply affected the development and identities of
colonized societies. Their long-lasting consequences still produce inequalities
and tensions today.
The website illustrates the phenomenon of colonialism over the period between 1450 and 2000. Thanks to an interactive timeline, users can thoroughly explore the historical evolution of colonialism and analyze the correlations between major colonial events and their temporal context.
NEXTEach outlined bubble is static and represents a colonialist nation,
while the filled bubbles represent the colonized countries,
whose size is linked to the duration of their colonization.