The myth that sells us a hero’s journey For most schoolchildren, the story of “the frontier” is a neat, almost cinematic arc: daring explorers set out into “empty” lands, brave pioneers tame wildness, and civilisation spreads like a benevolent light. The narrative is simple, uplifting, and it fits neatly into national holidays, statues, and souvenir … Continue reading When the Frontier Was Not a Frontier at All: Re‑examining the “Age of Exploration” that Became an Age of Conquest