King Leopold II: The Horrors Of The Congo Free State

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This Documentary is a People Profiles Production on the life of King Leopold II. Please subscribe to their channel for more: https://www.youtube.com/@PeopleProfiles This video uncovers one of history's darkest colonial chapters - the brutal exploitation of the Congo Free State under King Leopold II of Belgium. From 1879 to 1908, Leopold ran the Congo as his personal empire, using forced labor, violence, and terror to extract rubber and ivory. Millions of Congolese died during this time, and the population was decimated by murder, starvation, disease, and abuse. Learn how Leopold used the guise of philanthropy, anti-slavery, and scientific exploration to mask his true intentions, and how global outcry eventually forced change. Featuring key moments like the Stanley expeditions, the Berlin Conference, and the Casement Report, this breakdown reveals the real legacy of Belgium's monarch and the colonial scars still felt today. From Elizabeth II to Cleopatra, Real Royalty peels back the curtain to give a glimpse into the lives of some of the most influential families in the world, with new full length documentaries posted every week covering the monarchies of today and all throughout history. Do you love uncovering the past, exploring historic sites, and venturing to distant lands? Join History Hit today and stream hundreds of exclusive documentaries, with new releases every week. Plus, enjoy ad-free access to our podcast network for even more history every week. Head over to https://bit.ly/45CPh5u to embark on your journey through history! Subscribe to Real Royalty: http://bit.ly/3tofGQL Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RealRoyaltyDocs Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@realroyaltydocs Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected]