King Leopold II's Congo
What horrors stemmed from Leopold’s rule in Congo?
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38 mins
Explore the harsh realities behind King Leopold II’s claim of helping Africa, revealing brutal exploitation and mass suffering in Congo. Discover how greed and power led to forced labor, violence, and the deaths of millions under a guise of charity.
Ep 1:
What Were the Congo Free State Atrocities Under King Leopold II?
Ep 2:
How Did Leopold Trick Congo Tribal Leaders to Sign Away Their Land?
Ep 3:
How Did Leopold Use Violence to Make Profits in the Congo?
Ep 4:
Were Children Whipped For Laughing Near a White Man in Leopold’s Congo?
Ep 5:
Why Did Leopold Refuse to Give Up Control of the Congo?
Ep 6:
Did Leopold’s Own Investigation Spark the Fall of His Congo Rule?
Ep 7:
Was Disease the Only Cause of Population Loss in Leopold’s Congo?
Ep 8:
What Legal Battles Followed Leopold’s Death and Secret Marriage?
Ep 9:
Did Leopold’s Lavish Projects Mask the Brutality Behind Congo Profits?
Ep 10:
How Did Leopold’s Daily Routine Reflect His Paranoia and Power?
Discussions (12)
Kendall
Level 10 · 10 mo agoOMG the tea on the mistress. He built a private bridge to visit a teen prostitute and cut his own daughters out of the will. Absolute trash human.
Billy
Level 7 · 10 mo agoHe stretched the truth just like the rubber.
Sherry
Level 7 · 10 mo agoSaying no one thought of independence is wild. Pretty sure the people living there wanted freedom! That narrative is actually sickening to me 🤷🏽♀️
