Colonial history refers to the study of the colonization and settlement of territories by foreign powers, typically during the period of European expansion from the 15th to the 20th centuries. This field of study examines the political, economic, social, and cultural impact of colonial rule on indigenous populations, as well as the interactions between colonizers and colonized peoples. Scholars in colonial history often explore issues such as imperialism, slavery, migration, resistance movements, and decolonization. Overall, colonial history sheds light on the complex and often contentious relationships between colonizing powers and the territories they sought to control.