Our study of the Age of Imperialism became very relevant this week when Barbados said a formal goodbye to Queen Elizabeth II, transformed into a republic and ceremonies were held attended by Prince Charles and perhaps the most famous person from Barbados - Rihanna. Fireworks peppered the sky at midnight on Monday and Tuesday as Barbados officially became a republic. It will still be part of the English Commonwealth of Nations, but Barbados will now be an autonomous nation. We viewed photos of the ceremonies and celebrations that took place in Barbados this week.