Word 'empire' made accepting OBE difficult, says David Olusoga

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Historian says he recognises British imperial past had ‘terrible, terrible episodes’

David Olusoga, the historian and broadcaster, has said he was pleased to be awarded an OBE, while also feeling troubled by the brutal history of the British empire.

 

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Then, when the Queen dies, rename it the 'Order of Queen Elizabeth': service, determination, longevity & consistency typify a remarkable & relatable head of state. The post nominals work GQE, K/DQE, CQE, OQE, MQE, QEM.

DavidOlusoga but ya still grabbed it,shame 🇮🇪☘️😞

'.... systematic domination, racist violence and genocide employed by the British in Africa, America, Asia and Australasia from the 17th century onwards' You forgot Ireland!!!! irishhistory ireland plantations colonicalism famine decolonizecurriculum

Went to uni with Dave. Sound bloke. Glad to hear he's doing well.

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