Red Rubber: The Story of the Rubber Slave Trade on the Congo
Edmund Dene Morel
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This podcast presents Edmund Dene Morel's early 20th-century account of the Congo Free State under King Leopold II. It exposes the horrific abuses and enslavement of the native population during the rubber trade, which caused the deaths of as much as half the population. Morel, a humanitarian, argues that Britain has the power and the moral responsibility to stop these severe human rights violations. The work serves as a powerful historical indictment and a call for international intervention.
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History of the Kingdom of Siam-François-Henri Turpin 13.09.2026 7h 12min"History of the Kingdom of Siam" by François-Henri Turpin offers a detailed exploration of Siam's past, revealing the complexities of its political and cultural evolution. This work provides valuable insights into the kingdom's rich heritage, showcasing its interactions with neighboring regions and the impact of foreign influences. As themes of power, identity, and resilience resonate through the ages, listeners will find that the lessons from Siam's history remain relevant today, encouraging reflection on how past events shape contemporary society. Turpin's narrative invites us to appreciate the enduring significance of historical narratives in understanding our world. -
Red Rubber The Story of the Rubber Slave Trade on the Congo-Edmund Dene Morel 12.09.2026 9h 7min"Red Rubber: The Story of the Rubber Slave Trade on the Congo" by Edmund Dene Morel delves into the harrowing realities of the rubber trade in the Congo and its devastating impact on the local population. Morel exposes the brutal exploitation and inhumane conditions faced by countless individuals as they were forced into labor to meet the insatiable demand for rubber. This powerful narrative not only sheds light on a dark chapter of history but also serves as a poignant reminder of the ongoing struggles against exploitation and injustice. -
True Stories of Celebrated Crimes-George Barton 07.09.2026 5h 3minMorel explains the history and formation of the Congo Free State, owned by King Leopold II. However, Morel, a humanitarian, focuses on the atrocities commited in the Congo through the enslavement of the native population, leading to the deaths of as much as 50 percent of the population. Writing in the early 20th century, he argues Britain can and should stop these horrific human rights violations. - Summary by Elsie Selwyn -
Tea Drinking In 18th-Century America Its Etiquette And Equipage-Rodris Roth 06.09.2026 1h 11minMorel explains the history and formation of the Congo Free State, owned by King Leopold II. However, Morel, a humanitarian, focuses on the atrocities commited in the Congo through the enslavement of the native population, leading to the deaths of as much as 50 percent of the population. Writing in the early 20th century, he argues Britain can and should stop these horrific human rights violations. - Summary by Elsie Selwyn -
Hobbes-Leslie Stephen 05.09.2026 8h 13minMorel explains the history and formation of the Congo Free State, owned by King Leopold II. However, Morel, a humanitarian, focuses on the atrocities commited in the Congo through the enslavement of the native population, leading to the deaths of as much as 50 percent of the population. Writing in the early 20th century, he argues Britain can and should stop these horrific human rights violations. - Summary by Elsie Selwyn -
Soren Kierkegaard, Various Readings-Various 04.09.2026 4h 27minMorel explains the history and formation of the Congo Free State, owned by King Leopold II. However, Morel, a humanitarian, focuses on the atrocities commited in the Congo through the enslavement of the native population, leading to the deaths of as much as 50 percent of the population. Writing in the early 20th century, he argues Britain can and should stop these horrific human rights violations. - Summary by Elsie Selwyn -
Burston Rebellion-Thomas George Higdon 03.09.2026 3h 45minMorel explains the history and formation of the Congo Free State, owned by King Leopold II. However, Morel, a humanitarian, focuses on the atrocities commited in the Congo through the enslavement of the native population, leading to the deaths of as much as 50 percent of the population. Writing in the early 20th century, he argues Britain can and should stop these horrific human rights violations. - Summary by Elsie Selwyn -
World’s Famous Orations, Vol. III Great Britain - I-William Jennings Bryan, Francis Whiting Halsey, Various 02.09.2026 6h 28minMorel explains the history and formation of the Congo Free State, owned by King Leopold II. However, Morel, a humanitarian, focuses on the atrocities commited in the Congo through the enslavement of the native population, leading to the deaths of as much as 50 percent of the population. Writing in the early 20th century, he argues Britain can and should stop these horrific human rights violations. - Summary by Elsie Selwyn -
Fundamental Principles of the Metaphysic of Morals-Immanuel Kant 01.09.2026 3h 21minMorel explains the history and formation of the Congo Free State, owned by King Leopold II. However, Morel, a humanitarian, focuses on the atrocities commited in the Congo through the enslavement of the native population, leading to the deaths of as much as 50 percent of the population. Writing in the early 20th century, he argues Britain can and should stop these horrific human rights violations. - Summary by Elsie Selwyn -
Knickerbocker's History of New York, Vol. 1-Washington Irving 31.08.2026 6h 59minMorel explains the history and formation of the Congo Free State, owned by King Leopold II. However, Morel, a humanitarian, focuses on the atrocities commited in the Congo through the enslavement of the native population, leading to the deaths of as much as 50 percent of the population. Writing in the early 20th century, he argues Britain can and should stop these horrific human rights violations. - Summary by Elsie Selwyn -
History of the Thirty Years War, Volume 1-Friedrich Schiller 30.08.2026 3h 13minMorel explains the history and formation of the Congo Free State, owned by King Leopold II. However, Morel, a humanitarian, focuses on the atrocities commited in the Congo through the enslavement of the native population, leading to the deaths of as much as 50 percent of the population. Writing in the early 20th century, he argues Britain can and should stop these horrific human rights violations. - Summary by Elsie Selwyn -
Popular History of Ireland, Book 12-Thomas D'Arcy McGee 29.08.2026 2h 12minMorel explains the history and formation of the Congo Free State, owned by King Leopold II. However, Morel, a humanitarian, focuses on the atrocities commited in the Congo through the enslavement of the native population, leading to the deaths of as much as 50 percent of the population. Writing in the early 20th century, he argues Britain can and should stop these horrific human rights violations. - Summary by Elsie Selwyn -
Celebrated Crimes, Vol. 7 Part 1 Ali Pacha-Alexandre Dumas 28.08.2026 4h 27minMorel explains the history and formation of the Congo Free State, owned by King Leopold II. However, Morel, a humanitarian, focuses on the atrocities commited in the Congo through the enslavement of the native population, leading to the deaths of as much as 50 percent of the population. Writing in the early 20th century, he argues Britain can and should stop these horrific human rights violations. - Summary by Elsie Selwyn -
Andreas Vesalius, The Reformer of Anatomy-James Moores Ball 27.08.2026 3h 23minMorel explains the history and formation of the Congo Free State, owned by King Leopold II. However, Morel, a humanitarian, focuses on the atrocities commited in the Congo through the enslavement of the native population, leading to the deaths of as much as 50 percent of the population. Writing in the early 20th century, he argues Britain can and should stop these horrific human rights violations. - Summary by Elsie Selwyn -
History of the United States, Vol. V Sectional Conflict & Reconstruction-Charles Austin Beard, Mary Ritter Beard 26.08.2026 2h 55minMorel explains the history and formation of the Congo Free State, owned by King Leopold II. However, Morel, a humanitarian, focuses on the atrocities commited in the Congo through the enslavement of the native population, leading to the deaths of as much as 50 percent of the population. Writing in the early 20th century, he argues Britain can and should stop these horrific human rights violations. - Summary by Elsie Selwyn -
Cromwell's Place in History-Samuel Rawson Gardiner 25.08.2026 3h 34minMorel explains the history and formation of the Congo Free State, owned by King Leopold II. However, Morel, a humanitarian, focuses on the atrocities commited in the Congo through the enslavement of the native population, leading to the deaths of as much as 50 percent of the population. Writing in the early 20th century, he argues Britain can and should stop these horrific human rights violations. - Summary by Elsie Selwyn -
History of Bread From Pre-Historic to Modern Times-John Ashton 24.08.2026 4h 42minMorel explains the history and formation of the Congo Free State, owned by King Leopold II. However, Morel, a humanitarian, focuses on the atrocities commited in the Congo through the enslavement of the native population, leading to the deaths of as much as 50 percent of the population. Writing in the early 20th century, he argues Britain can and should stop these horrific human rights violations. - Summary by Elsie Selwyn -
Domestic Slave Trade Of The Southern States-Winfield Hazlitt Collins 23.08.2026 2h 28minMorel explains the history and formation of the Congo Free State, owned by King Leopold II. However, Morel, a humanitarian, focuses on the atrocities commited in the Congo through the enslavement of the native population, leading to the deaths of as much as 50 percent of the population. Writing in the early 20th century, he argues Britain can and should stop these horrific human rights violations. - Summary by Elsie Selwyn -
Animals' Rights Considered in Relation to Social Progress-Henry Salt 22.08.2026 3h 47minMorel explains the history and formation of the Congo Free State, owned by King Leopold II. However, Morel, a humanitarian, focuses on the atrocities commited in the Congo through the enslavement of the native population, leading to the deaths of as much as 50 percent of the population. Writing in the early 20th century, he argues Britain can and should stop these horrific human rights violations. - Summary by Elsie Selwyn -
Annual Report of the Commissioner of Indian Affairs, December 1837-Commissioner of Indian Affairs 21.08.2026 9hMorel explains the history and formation of the Congo Free State, owned by King Leopold II. However, Morel, a humanitarian, focuses on the atrocities commited in the Congo through the enslavement of the native population, leading to the deaths of as much as 50 percent of the population. Writing in the early 20th century, he argues Britain can and should stop these horrific human rights violations. - Summary by Elsie Selwyn
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