Discover the top 10 countries that were never colonised by Europeans. Learn how Bhutan, Japan, Ethiopia, and others preserved independence through diplomacy and strength.

While every neighbor fell under European empires, Thailand remained independent. Clever diplomacy, modernization, and geography kept Siam free from colonization.

Imagine a world where burly Norse warriors discover a new continent—and then just... walk away. Wild, right? Get ready for a story into why the Vikings pulled the ultimate “not interested” move on ...