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Horror in the Congo

The multi-episode series 'Horror in the Congo' delves into the dark history of the Congo Free State under King Leopold II, from his ambitions and exploitation to the exposure of atrocities by activists Edmund D. Morell and Roger Casement. Hosts Tom Holland and Dominic Sandbrook, alongside notable guest John Banville, analyze Joseph Conrad's 'Heart of Darkness,' its inspirations, and the widespread human rights abuses during the colonial period, culminating in discussions on the legacy of these events.