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The Complicated Legacy of Henry Morton Stanley
21:35 - 26:53 (05:17)
The podcast explores the legacy of Henry Morton Stanley, specifically scrutinizing his most famous line, and how there was no one to question his recitation of events or condemn the exploitation of African people at the time.
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The story of how Stanley tracked down Livingston, and how the two men met in one of the most famous moments in journalism.
21:35 - 22:58 (01:22)
Summary
The story of how Stanley tracked down Livingston, and how the two men met in one of the most famous moments in journalism.
ChapterThe Complicated Legacy of Henry Morton Stanley
EpisodePart Two: Henry Morton Stanley: The Explorer Who Shot His Way Through Africa
PodcastBehind the Bastards
Summary
The famous line "Dr. Livingston, I presume?" uttered by journalist and explorer Sir Henry Morton Stanley during his encounter with David Livingstone was actually a lie, but Stanley's love for Livingstone led him to defend his actions instead of addressing his ownership of a human being.
ChapterThe Complicated Legacy of Henry Morton Stanley
EpisodePart Two: Henry Morton Stanley: The Explorer Who Shot His Way Through Africa
PodcastBehind the Bastards
Adam Hosschild's journey through Africa, which resulted in numerous works and memorials, is a remarkable story of adventure and survival that echoes throughout history.
24:22 - 26:06 (01:44)
Summary
Adam Hosschild's journey through Africa, which resulted in numerous works and memorials, is a remarkable story of adventure and survival that echoes throughout history.
ChapterThe Complicated Legacy of Henry Morton Stanley
EpisodePart Two: Henry Morton Stanley: The Explorer Who Shot His Way Through Africa
PodcastBehind the Bastards
Jill and the host discuss Stanley's preference for white men to accompany him on his journeys and how they often died horrific deaths, which Stanley would then lie about.
26:06 - 26:53 (00:46)
Summary
Jill and the host discuss Stanley's preference for white men to accompany him on his journeys and how they often died horrific deaths, which Stanley would then lie about.