History Of Saint Helena
Saint Helena has a known history of over 500 years since its recorded discovery by the Portuguese in 1502. Claiming to be Britain's second oldest colony, this is one of the most isolated islands in the world and was for several centuries of vital strategic importance to ships sailing to Europe from Asia and South Africa. For several centuries, the British have used the island as a place of exile, most notably for Napoleon Bonaparte, Dinuzulu kaCetshwayo and over 5,000 Boer prisoners.
Read more about History Of Saint Helena: Discovery and Early Years, 1502–1658, East India Company, 1658–1815, British Rule 1815–1821, and Napoleon's Exile, British East India Company, 1821–1834, 1981 To Present, History of British and Other Royal Visitors, History of The Media in St Helena
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