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539. Horror in the Congo: The Crimes of Empire (Part 2)

The Rest Is History

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Unveiling Colonial Exploitation: The Dark Truth Behind the World Fair

This chapter explores the unsettling reality of the 1889 Paris World Fair, highlighting the exploitation of individuals in human zoos and the stark contrast to the fair's celebratory atmosphere. It follows a young shipping clerk's journey as he uncovers the violent truths behind the Congo's resource trade and a sinister secret society linked to these atrocities.

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