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The 1897 Tervuren Human Zoo: Belgium's Colonial Spectacle
In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the 1897 Tervuren Human Zoo, a cornerstone of Belgium's colonial propaganda. They discuss how Leopold II's Congo Free State used the exhibition to showcase Congolese villagers as living exhibits, reinforcing racist stereotypes and justifying brutal rubber extraction. The conversation covers the construction of the Royal Museum for Central Africa, the role of figures like Paul Panda Farnana, and the resistance of Congolese participants. They also examine the broader implications for Belgian colonialism and the Congo Reform Movement.
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