Behind the Bastards CZM Rewind: Part One: King Leopold II: The First Modern Bastard
Nov 21, 2023
Andrew Ti, Co-host of Yo, Is This Racist?, joins the podcast to discuss King Leopold II of Belgium. They dive into his early life, personality traits, and his plan to establish a colony in the Congo. The podcast explores King Leopold's exploitation of the Congolese people, his manipulation of media, and his estrangement from his family. They also highlight his strange habits and hypochondria. Stay tuned for part two!
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
King Leopold II of Belgium: Background and Early Life
03:05 • 21min
King Leopold II: Personality Traits and Vanity
23:47 • 6min
Exploring King Leopold II's Plan
29:21 • 15min
Explorations and Exploitations in Africa
44:11 • 7min
The Congo Free State and King Leopold II's Exploitation
51:35 • 16min
King Leopold II's Family and Eccentric Behavior
01:07:30 • 4min