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The 1897 Tervuren Exhibition: Belgium's Human Zoo
This episode takes you to the 1897 Brussels-Tervuren Exhibition, where Leopold II showcased his Congo 'Free State' to the world. We explore the so-called 'human zoo' — 267 Congolese people brought to Belgium and displayed in mock villages, their daily lives treated as living exhibits. Discover how the exhibition's grand pavilions and ethnographic displays shaped European perceptions of Africa, justified colonial rule, and laid the foundation for the Royal Museum for Central Africa. We also delve into the experiences of those exhibited, including performers like…
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