Chapter
Unwanted Life and Legacy
04:34 - 11:17 (06:42)
This podcast episode discusses the heartbreaking story of a person who was widely unwanted during his birth but became popular during his lifetime only to be deemed a bad person after his death. This story is compared to the present-day situation with Columbus apologists.
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The hosts discuss how a character on a previous show portrayed a caricature of a historical figure who was later revealed to be a villainous character in reality.
04:34 - 07:43 (03:08)
Summary
The hosts discuss how a character on a previous show portrayed a caricature of a historical figure who was later revealed to be a villainous character in reality. This leads to a conversation about King Leopold II of Belgium, who is known for conquering central Africa and causing the death of 13 million people in his rubber factories based on false information.
ChapterUnwanted Life and Legacy
EpisodePart One: Henry Morton Stanley: The Explorer Who Shot His Way Through Africa
PodcastBehind the Bastards
This podcast episode discusses the long-term exploration strategies of H.M Stanley and how they align with modern social science research.
07:43 - 08:58 (01:15)
Summary
This podcast episode discusses the long-term exploration strategies of H.M Stanley and how they align with modern social science research. The episode draws on thousands of Stanley's letters to understand his approach to exploration.
ChapterUnwanted Life and Legacy
EpisodePart One: Henry Morton Stanley: The Explorer Who Shot His Way Through Africa
PodcastBehind the Bastards
Henry Morton Stanley was born as John Rollins to a promiscuous mother and an unknown father in 1841.
08:58 - 10:02 (01:03)
Summary
Henry Morton Stanley was born as John Rollins to a promiscuous mother and an unknown father in 1841. He was unwanted by everyone and faced difficult circumstances growing up.
ChapterUnwanted Life and Legacy
EpisodePart One: Henry Morton Stanley: The Explorer Who Shot His Way Through Africa
PodcastBehind the Bastards
The podcast hosts discuss the early life of John Wilkes Booth, including his abandonment by his mother, strained relationships with family members, and being passed around to different caregivers.
10:02 - 11:17 (01:14)
Summary
The podcast hosts discuss the early life of John Wilkes Booth, including his abandonment by his mother, strained relationships with family members, and being passed around to different caregivers.