Episode 84 - Human Zoos & the Story of Ota Benga
This week, Deanna covers the emergence and existence of human zoos at the end of the 19th century. Learn about this dark piece of history which aimed to showcase the diversity of human cultures, but unfortunately, instead often exploited and dehumanized individuals. In addition, hear the story of Ota Benga, who was displayed as a human exhibit at the Bronx Zoo. Episode Sources:
NYTimes.com - Remembering the Racist History of ‘Human Zoos’ by Farah Nayeri - Last Accessed May 21, 2023BBC.com - Human zoos: When real people were exhibits by Hugh Schofield - Last Accessed May 21, 2023RMPBS.org - The Other: The Harmful Legacy of Human Zoos by Clarissa Guy - Last Accessed May 21, 2023BBC.com - Caged Congolese teen: Why a zoo took 114 years to apologise by BBC News Editors - Last Accessed May 21, 2023NPR.org - Looking Back at the Strange Case of Ota Benga by NPR - Last Accessed May 21, 2023NYTimes.com - The Scandal at the Zoo by NY Times Editors - Last Accessed May 21, 2023
