It’s possible the general idea of ‘building camps to hold people who’ve done nothing wrong’ goes back many thousands of years. In Episode 9, Robert is joined by Jacquis Neal (Culture Kings Podcast) and they dive into the history of concentration camps. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Journalists in Miami were assassinated and the mastermind has never been caught, leading investigators to dive deep into a world of drugs and darkness to uncover hints of a much bigger conspiracy.
This episode delves into the history of concentration camps, discussing the first concentration camps ever built and the man who invented them.
Andrew Jackson's disregard for the Creek Nation led to a civil war within the indigenous people. Despite the Madison administration's attempts to maintain peace, Jackson personally shot many members of the Creek Nation.
The US government implemented the Dawes Act in 1887, which allowed for the splitting of native reservation land into individual allotments. This resulted in natives being paid for their land, which effectively stripped them of their land altogether and is reminiscent of concentration camps.
Roger Steffens talks about the early days of Bob Marley and the Wailers, including the tough reputation of one member, the struggles of touring in Europe, and how they eventually made their way to the U.S.
General Valeriano Weyler was an expert in crushing insurgencies and was praised for his brutal tactics in Spain's colonial possessions. He was later sent to suppress a leftist workers uprising in Catalonia where he resorted to murdering anyone suspected of being connected to the rebels.
The first concentration camps in human history were established in South Africa during the Second Boer War, where farmers suspected of supporting insurgents were forced into camps. This establishment of concentration camps eventually led to worldwide outrage and controversy.
The British government implemented concentration camps during the Boer War in South Africa, leading to the deaths of tens of thousands of civilians. This inhumane practice was a war crime and demonstrated the cruelty and brutality of imperial powers.
During the Boer War, Lord Kitchener viewed concentration camps as an effective way to limit the endurance of the guerrillas. Approximately 115,000 Boers and 38,000 black people were placed in these camps, resulting in the death of 28,000 Boers and 20,000 black people.
The episode discusses the death of a million people on a march and the attention it received. It also mentions Koh Tao's paradise-like appearance and a happy courtroom moment.
The concept and practice of concentration camps in Nazi Germany has its roots in South Africa, specifically during the Boer Wars, which the German government used as an excuse for their own camps. Hitler claimed that his study of English and United States history contributed to his idea for concentration camps and genocide.
The use of concentration camps during World War II extended beyond just the Germans, although the death camps were unique to them. It is important to understand that there were various types of concentration camps with different purposes.
The Malayan Emergency saw the use of concentration camps that actually worked for the people inside them. Most of the communist forces were Chinese, and they were supported by ethnic Chinese squatters who lived outside the main Malayan cities.
The British had extensive experience in running concentration camps which leads to a sad realization that many of the generals and individuals in charge were not champions, but rather involved in atrocities. The book British Concentration Camps references an article from the Guardian in 1914 that highlights how forced civilian labor was being used to harvest crops in concentration camps whilst Nazi concentration camp guards were on trial in Nuremberg.
This podcast discusses the living conditions in US immigration detention centers, commonly referred to as concentration camps, and how they are becoming breeding grounds for disease. Additionally, the legality of holding children in immigration detention is covered.
This podcast episode discusses the long-term damage that separating children from their parents and putting them in institutions causes to developing minds, using recent examples of child concentration camps as evidence.
The morality of people is not inherent, it is often shaped by the culture or society that they grow up in, and can change over time.
The speaker advocates for vocal opposition to the current policies regarding ICE, the Department of Health and Human Services secretary and Stephen Miller. While legal battles are important, cultural change must also take place to prevent regression.
The podcast speaker reflects on the historical atrocities such as putting Indians on reservations and carrying out genocidal acts, hoping that something will change to prevent future generations from dealing with similar issues.
With an all-new season, this podcast aims to challenge perceptions of trans people and spark thought-provoking conversations. The upcoming episode will feature a story about a specific terrible person from history.