The human zoo is a thing of the past, or is it? Android Dick appears to be a fan, saying "I’ll keep you warm and safe in my people zoo, where I can watch you for ol’ times sake."
In the late 19th and mid 20th centuries up to 20 Aboriginal people, along with tens of thousands of other entrapped humans, were put on display around Europe and North America.
Horrifying images, from the early and mid 20th century, show how black and Asian people were cruelly treated as exhibits in Europe and the US that attracted millions of tourists.
Antwerp exhibition tells of the lives and deaths of Congolese shipped over to be put on show in cities from 1885 to 1958
The History of Human Zoos & the stories of Saartjie Baartman & Oto Benga in the video documentary Human Zoos and Scientific Racism
With the permission of the Chilean government in 1889, eleven Selk’nam natives including an 8-year-old were taken to Europe to be exhibited in Human Zoos. The Patagonian Indians were a…
Trapped in a Human Zoo is a documentary about Abraham Ulrikab and his family, who were lured from Labrador to Europe with false promises and then exhibited in zoos along…
The History of Human Zoos & the stories of Saartjie Baartman & Oto Benga in the video documentary Human Zoos and Scientific Racism
The human zoo is a thing of the past, or is it? Android Dick appears to be a fan, saying "I’ll keep you warm and safe in my people zoo, where I can watch you for ol’ times sake."
Horrifying images, from the early and mid 20th century, show how black and Asian people were cruelly treated as exhibits in Europe and the US that attracted millions of tourists.
Racism is deeply embedded in our culture. Slavery of African people, ethnic cleansing of Native Americans and colonialist imperialism are seeds that intertwine to create racism that still has impacts today. One example of the sad human history of racism -- of colonizers seeing themselves as superior to others -- is the long history of human zoos that featured Africans and conquered indigenous peoples, putting them on display in much the same way as animals. People would be kidnapped and brought to be exhibited in human zoos. It was not uncommon for these people to die quickly, even within a year of their captivity. This history is long and deep and continued into the 1950s. Several articles below with lots of photos so we can see the reality of this terrible legacy
Human zoos (1500s- ), also known as ethnological exhibits, Negro villages or people shows (Völkerschau), showed non-Western people at zoos and fairs. They have been common in the West since the tim…
At 92, Theodor Michael is one of the world's oldest Afro-Germans. In a new clip, he opens up about the racism he's faced throughout his life.
When the Royal Museum for Central Africa reopens, it intends to finally confront a sordid part of Belgium's history — the exploitation led by King Leopold II which killed millions in Congo.
Luna The Abandoned Panther Grows Up With A Human And Rottweiler After Her Mother Rejected Her At The Zoo - Funny Animal Memes and GIFs that are pure comedy gold.
Horrifying images, from the early and mid 20th century, show how black and Asian people were cruelly treated as exhibits in Europe and the US that attracted millions of tourists.
Assimilation ou intégration ? A l'heure où le vocabulaire colonial revient hanter le débat politique, Didier Daeninckx publie un livre qui s'attaque au mythe des bienfaits de la colonisation en matière scolaire. L'écrivain nous parle de “L'Ecole des colonies”.
Discover Montgomery's charm with 27 must-visit locations. Explore history, culture, and beauty for an unforgettable city adventure.
Of all of the nature documentaries David Attenborough has voiced over, there’s one species that we’ve yet to hear him discuss. So today we’ll be taking a deep dive into the weird world of Homo sapiens.
Many scientific studies assume that the features of painted faces are the facts of the flesh-and-blood countenances to which they refer. This assumption is not only false; it is preposterous.
Oyen the cat relocated with Zoo Negara's capybaras at some point throughout the COVID-19 pandemic — and has actually been a big draw for visitors since. X- Capybaras At A Malaysian Zoo Have Adopted A Stray Cat
1. Humanity nearly became extinct 72000 years ago as human population plunged to just 40 'breeding pairs' due to a super volcanic eruption. Humans are genetically less diverse than most species largely due to this (and possibly others) bottleneck event.
Antwerp exhibition tells of the lives and deaths of Congolese shipped over to be put on show in cities from 1885 to 1958
Charlie’s first experience with exotic animals was not at a zoo but in the pet shop industry. His passion was with the reptiles and in 1963 joined the Saint Louis Zoo as a reptile keeper.
Hilda Tresz is a true chimp champion. As the Behavioral Enrichment and International Welfare Coordinator at the Phoenix Zoo, she has been responsible for transforming the lives of over 85 captive chimpanzees. Hilda is responsible for overseeing the Zoo’s behavioral management programs and has served as a mentor and researcher. She has dedicated her careerRead More
Artists claim recreating exhibition will help country confront its colonial past. Bwesigye bwa Mwesigire is not convinced
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The Grandview Aquarium opened in a mall located in Guangzhou, China, in January 2016 and only a few months after, it was deemed "the world's saddest zoo."
