In 1917, the United States purchased Denmark's Caribbean colonies, marking a shift in Denmark's diminished global influence. Once a major colonial power, Denmark had lost key territories over the 19th ...

Denmark’s prime minister says only Greenland can decide the future of Greenland amid interest from the United States, but why ...

Historically, the Kingdom of Denmark has held Greenland in its colonies since 1721. Denmark became the official owner in 1921 but granted Greenland home rule in 1979. Trump made the announcement ...

The arrival of Europeans and creation of the 13 colonies led to immense challenges and profound changes for Indigenous peoples.

Greenland is part of Denmark, but has extensive autonomy ... as well as in the US and former British colonies. Read more on related topics: The stories behind the statues targeted in protests ...