Скачать или смотреть Was Belgium’s Rule in Congo WAY Worse Than We Thought? (Short Documentary)

Was Belgium’s Rule in Congo worse than we ever imagined?
This short documentary uncovers the hidden genocide of King Leopold II and the Congo Free State. Between 1885 and 1908, more than 10 million Congolese people were killed while Leopold successfully convinced Europe he was a humanitarian king.
👉 Discover how Belgium’s colonial rule was uniquely deceptive compared to British and French empires, why the Congo became a private death camp for Leopold, and how this forgotten genocide still shapes Africa today.
Unlike other colonies, the Congo Free State wasn’t under Belgium — it was Leopold’s personal property, 76 times larger than his own country. Through forced labor, rubber quotas, and ruthless punishment systems, Leopold turned Congo into one of history’s darkest colonial experiments.
Understanding this hidden history is key to explaining why the modern Democratic Republic of Congo — despite its natural wealth — remains trapped in poverty and political instability.

🔍 What You’ll Discover:
How King Leopold II fooled European powers at the Berlin Conference
The brutal rubber quota system that devastated Congo
Why Belgian colonialism was more deceptive than British and French methods
The propaganda machine that hid genocide from the world
How colonial atrocities still impact the Democratic Republic of Congo today

💡 Historical Context:
The Congo Free State wasn’t a colony — it was Leopold’s private empire. From the Berlin Conference deception to Edmund Morel and Roger Casement’s activism, this documentary exposes how one man’s greed created a humanitarian disaster that still shapes Africa.

📚 Related Playlists:
Playlist 1:    • Who Really Divided the World?  
Playlist 2:    • Short documentary  
🎥 Related Videos:
Did Britain REALLY Divide Cyprus?    • Why Did Britain Secretly Split Cyprus in H...  
Did Japan Really Split Serbia?    • Did Japan Really Split Serbia?  
Did France REALLY Divide Vietnam?    • Did France REALLY Divide Vietnam into Nort...  
Did Portugal Separate Brazil from Spain?    • Did Portugal REALLY Separate Brazil from t...  
How Japan SECRETLY Split Korea    • Could Korea Still Be United If Japan Hadn’...  
Did Spain Divide the Philippines from Indonesia?    • Did Spain REALLY Divide the Philippines fr...  
Why Ireland is STILL Divided    • Why Ireland is STILL Divided (The Shocking...  

Why Was Berlin Split While Deep Inside Soviet Territory?
   • Why Was Germany's Division Actually Inevit...  


📖 Sources & Further Reading:
Encyclopedia Britannica - Leopold II Biography
Encyclopedia Britannica - Congo Free State
BlackPast.org - Congo Free State Historical Analysis

🌍 About This Channel – Historical Equation:
We explore how colonial decisions, borders, and geopolitical events shaped today’s world. Perfect for history students, geography enthusiasts, and curious minds seeking to understand the untold stories behind our modern nations.
📅 New educational videos weekly!
📩 Contact: [email protected]
🔔 Subscribe to Historical Equation for more shocking colonial stories that reveal how history still shapes our world today.

#KingLeopoldII #CongoFreeState #BelgianColonialism #ColonialHistory #AfricanHistory #geopoliticalhistory #historicalequation