Why colonialism is not distinctly European

Plus: Recording new fruit varieties in 1886 ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ Today in [aeon]( [PSYCHE]( Thursday 5 October 2023 What is settler colonialism? Political theorist Lachlan McNamee tries to save the insights of Patrick Wolfe’s [settler colonial theory]( from being reduced to a slogan that explains everything. – Sam Haselby, Senior Editor Nations and empires Essay [Settler colonialism]( [Displacing and destroying peoples by colonisation is not just a historical Western evil but a global and contemporary one]( by Lachlan McNamee In 1886, a US government agency embarked on an ambitious project to help fruit cultivators protect their innovations. The results, which capture the colours, textures and shapes of some 7,500 varieties in detailed illustrations, are breathtaking. This [Aeon Video exclusive]( explores the history and legacy of what became known as the ‘Pomological Watercolor Collection’, highlighting both the beauty of the images and the indispensable contributions of female artists. – Adam D’Arpino, Head of Video Biology Video [In 1886, a US agency set out to record new fruit varieties. The results are wondrous]( 5 minutes [Share this newsletter with a friend]( [Facebook]( [Instagram]( [Twitter]( You have received this email because you signed up to the Aeon+Psyche Newsletter list. © Aeon Media Group Ltd 2023. Level 5, 100 Flinders Street, Melbourne, VIC 3000 Australia. [PRIVACY POLICY |]( US]( | [UNSUBSCRIBE](