History for Beginners Again

Podcast episode “Congo: colonization and decolonization” by Geschiedenis voor herbeginners
Podcasts on the colonial past that resonate

Podcasts are all the rage – and the colonial past is no exception.

The popular Dutch-language podcast Geschiedenis voor Herbeginners ("History for Beginners Again") produced a series on the shared Belgian-Congolese history. Experts and witnesses join the conversation in the studio.

The series doesn’t just focus on straight historical facts. It also explores how the collective memory related to the colonial past has changed and is constantly evolving.

Place & period
Congo Free State (1885-1908)
Belgian Congo (1908-1960)
DR Congo (1960-...)
Theme
Governance
Decolonization
Diaspora
Economy
Heritage and memory
Gender
Violence
Independance
Education
Propaganda
Racism
Religion
Resistance
Type
Podcast
Audio
Testimony
Language
Dutch
Target audience
2nd stage secondary
3rd stage secondary
Duration
60 min. (aflevering)