Published Feb 10, 2025
538. Horror in the Congo: The Nightmare Begins (Part 1)
Tom Holland and Dominic Sandbrook delve into the haunting legacy of King Leopold II's brutal colonial regime in the Congo, unearthing the profound cultural impact and the deceitful ambitions that led to unspeakable exploitation and altered the course of history.
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