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Red Rubber: The Story of the Rubber Slave Trade on the Congo

Edmund Dene Morel 15 Episodes Sep 20, 2026

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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Red Rubber The Story of the Rubber Slave Trade on the Congo-Edmund Dene Morel Sep 12, 2026 32849 "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 o

True Stories of Celebrated Crimes-George Barton Sep 7, 2026 18229 Morel 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.

Tea Drinking In 18th-Century America Its Etiquette And Equipage-Rodris Roth Sep 6, 2026 4277 Morel 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.

Hobbes-Leslie Stephen Sep 5, 2026 29606 Morel 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.

Soren Kierkegaard, Various Readings-Various Sep 4, 2026 16062 Morel 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.

Burston Rebellion-Thomas George Higdon Sep 3, 2026 13529 Morel 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.

World’s Famous Orations, Vol. III Great Britain - I-William Jennings Bryan, Francis Whiting Halsey, Various Sep 2, 2026 23337 Morel 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.

Fundamental Principles of the Metaphysic of Morals-Immanuel Kant Sep 1, 2026 12109 Morel 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.

Knickerbocker's History of New York, Vol. 1-Washington Irving Aug 31, 2026 25166 Morel 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.

History of the Thirty Years War, Volume 1-Friedrich Schiller Aug 30, 2026 11611 Morel 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.

Popular History of Ireland, Book 12-Thomas D'Arcy McGee Aug 29, 2026 7977 Morel 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.

Celebrated Crimes, Vol. 7 Part 1 Ali Pacha-Alexandre Dumas Aug 28, 2026 16038 Morel 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.

Andreas Vesalius, The Reformer of Anatomy-James Moores Ball Aug 27, 2026 12193 Morel 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.

History of the United States, Vol. V Sectional Conflict & Reconstruction-Charles Austin Beard, Mary Ritter Beard Aug 26, 2026 10559 Morel 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.

Cromwell's Place in History-Samuel Rawson Gardiner Aug 25, 2026 12844 Morel 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.

History of Bread From Pre-Historic to Modern Times-John Ashton Aug 24, 2026 16973 Morel 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.

Domestic Slave Trade Of The Southern States-Winfield Hazlitt Collins Aug 23, 2026 8936 Morel 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.

Animals' Rights Considered in Relation to Social Progress-Henry Salt Aug 22, 2026 13649 Morel 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.

Annual Report of the Commissioner of Indian Affairs, December 1837-Commissioner of Indian Affairs Aug 21, 2026 32452 Morel 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.

Francisco Pizarro and the Conquest of Peru-Frederick A. Ober Aug 20, 2026 18800 Morel 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.

Romance of Piracy-Edward Keble Chatterton Aug 19, 2026 35050 Morel 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.

Introduction to The Philosophy of History-Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel Aug 18, 2026 16530 Morel 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.

Age of Elizabeth-Mandell Creighton Aug 17, 2026 27333 Morel 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.

King and Parliament (A.D. 1603-1714)-George Henry Wakeling Aug 16, 2026 17093 Morel 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.

Survivors' Tales of Famous Crimes-Walter Wood Aug 15, 2026 29345 Morel 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.

Kentucky's Famous Feuds and Tragedies-Charles G. Mutzenberg Aug 2, 2026 32308 Kentucky's Famous Feuds and Tragedies by Charles G. Mutzenberg delves into the rich tapestry of conflict and sorrow that has shaped the history of Kentucky. This compelling exploration of infamous feuds and tragic events captures the essence of human emotion and the complexities of relationships, making it a timeless reflection on the darker side of human nature. The stories within resonate deeply

Red Rubber The Story of the Rubber Slave Trade on the Congo - Edmund Dene Morel Jun 10, 2026 32849 Morel 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.

Red Rubber: The Story of the Rubber Slave Trade on the Congo

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