Angola: Oil, Diamonds, and the Cold War Battleground

[@IntotheShadows]

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[@jonnhygonzales3030]

saying angola made progress is a absolut stupidity by some one as commie as simon, who never been there. My dad is Angolano, and that country was a beautifull pearl, had everything, one of the most advance in africa, since independece is a open sewer, with corruption, crime murder, and evil people, all ruled by socialism commies. Imagine the worse brasilian favela and make it twice as bad.

[@CashelOConnolly]

@@jonnhygonzales3030 how would I ever know that the image they send me was the night sky I chose for my special day🤔

[@1003JustinLaw]

NASA? As in Not A Science Agency? Bah!

[@vennatuniv]

Would you please allow me to access your sources...books, papers, congress docs, et cetera....the level of inaccuracies and distortions are extremely high...I am highly informed on Angola...help me understand where you coming from.

[@Bubbaist]

You should do an episode on the Iran-Iraq war. That’s certainly a walk into the Shadows.

[@dylanvienet7923]

@@PaulRudd1941 would also work for this channel, especially when taking in Saddams chemical weapons attacks on the Iranians and Kurdish villages, and with all the winks and nudges around powerful government offices. The Halabja chemical attack itself may be worthy of its own video to be fair.

[@reggiep75]

@@dylanvienet7923 - I'd like to see a video on the US was best mates with Iraq/Saddam cos of all that black gold and the US getting first dibs on sticking it's straw into Iraq's sand to suck the oil up. Where Saddam got his chemical weapons from is a deliciously interesting story, that exposes dozens of *HYPOCRITES.*

[@eddiealgarin6155]

The fact there were suicide waves, WW1 Trench Warfare, and helicopter dog fights is crazy in this war!

[@justanabramspassingby]

@@eddiealgarin6155 helicopter ... what?

[@eddiealgarin6155]

@@justanabramspassingby helicopters fighting each other

[@barnrd]

I worked and lived in Angola for the better part of of the last decade. It is a beautiful country. We made some great friends while living there. The people are weary of confrontation after the many years of fighting. FYI - it is MPLA not MLPA

[@vulpes7079]

Were*

[@barnrd]

@@vulpes7079 outside of Luanda in Talatona

[@not-a-raccoon]

I'd like to see an episode of Into The Shadows dedicated to DeBeers. That family/company has a lot of blood on their hands.

[@MountainDewbies]

add all the big pharmaceutical companies to that list

[@reggiep75]

The Sackler Family, orchestrators of the opioid crisis, have hands that are like jet washers but spraying blood everywhere. Every single one of them on the board, or who grossly profited, should hang.

[@saraa.4295]

@@reggiep75 true..but last week tonight already did a great segment on them...

[@josephschultz3301]

@@tripplefives1402 I think an important takeaway though is that Marx _intended_ for his ideas to do good. The families and companies listed above never did and were only ever interested in money drenched in human blood. I agree that Karl Marx's ideas paved the way for quite a bit of horrible insanity, but that's happened with literally every style of government ever conceived.

[@stefanavic6630]

@@tripplefives1402 Genius. Absolute genius. I'm sorry to prove you wrong darling, but religion is the greatest killer of all time. Maybe your MAGA hat is a bit too tight.

[@tristanreiley8263]

An idea for an episode of Into the Shadows: The Myanmar Internal Conflict. A civil war and internal conflict that has never ended since beginning in 1948

[@ProbablyNotLegit]

Or at least a Biographics on Ne Win, that guy was absolutely unhinged

[@scoobydoobydo2534]

You are proabably my favourite person on the internet

[@henchest]

What about me?

[@beginnereasy]

Right, what a legendary commentator. I'd like to see him narrate smash bros.

[@beginnereasy]

@@henchest oh no

[@benjaminrees6665]

Simon for God emperor

[@chrstfer2452]

All hail fact boy

[@NicheEscape]

Literally watched every single video uploaded to this channel so far and I just want to say that I have absolutely loved every single one of them, it's right up my alley when it comes to the dark events throughout history that doesn't get spoken about.. I'm over the moon you made this channel! Thankyou Simon and Team, you guys are incredible!

[@radomircita9420]

Thanks for great video! Also as you now reside in Czechia, there is interesting little fact for you, connecting former Czechoslovakia to Angola, namely UNITA: in March 1983, UNITA forces kidnapped 66 Czechoslovak citizens, including women and children. Engineers And construction Workers who were invited into Angola to restart production of Paper Mill in Alto Cotumbela. All of them were forced to 1300 kilometer long March south. Women And children were released in June 1983 along with seven sick men. Last 20 captive měn were released in late June of 1984. Surprisingly only one person died during this unfortunate event. It was quite understandibly very big deal for Czechoslovakia And their media.

[@perstaunstrup3451]

It would probably be a multi-vid entry, but a deep-dive into the mess of Congo / Zaire from the Belgian king’s private colony through independence till today would be mighty interesting.

[@stevensawicki9123]

Still remember the "death to the mpla" meme interrupting every video on instagram

[@LeiaBraakman]

Its funny how inaccurate the portrail of zavimbie was in that game. The death to the MPLA yell with his deep american voice compared to the rather high pitch voice of the real life jonas with his heavy angolan accent

[@TheLoneTerran]

Wealth inequality is already really, really bad, but the divide in Angola is breathtaking.

[@justinpaul3110]

Would you be brazen enough to do a video on De Beers LOVELY history? Lord knows: that's the definition of shadowy.

[@vasilerogojan4520]

This video is like: Angola: from a Portuguese colony for half a millennium to a near Chinese one, economically speaking.

[@markt.3454]

Great video! Hard to comprehend the level hardship the average Angolan has had to live in for decades.

[@ignitionfrn2223]

3:00 - Chapter 1 - Colonization 5:25 - Chapter 2 - Independence 7:15 - Chapter 3 - Civil war (Part 1) 10:55 - Chapter 4 - A short peace 12:55 - Chapter 5 - War (Part 2) 14:30 - Chapter 6 - Rags to riches (for some) - Chapter 7 - - Chapter 8 - - Chapter 9 - - Chapter 10 -

[@6paths142]

This should be pinned

[@carlramirez6339]

The Halo ad blended in seamlessly with this video on Angolan history.

[@ermiaskebedetadesse8761]

I love this channel. I wish you guys go even deeper with 25 30 min videos to really paint the picture.

[@duncancurtis1758]

A travel writer said some years ago the border area with Namibia was absolutely no go unless you were fully tooled up Arnie style 80s.

[@blackblurable]

If I learned anything throughout my life it’s this … Life is cheap and everyone has a price.

[@ChopBassMan]

It never, never ceases to amaze me how rich corporations have always been allowed to commit all sorts of crimes and human abuses without suffering any consequences! And they are often supported by various governments. Bastards!

[@monsieurdorgat6864]

Capitalist nation's citizens like to think that economics is separate from politics. It is not. No capitalist nation can claim to be a real democracy.

[@ChopBassMan]

@@monsieurdorgat6864 I agree

[@ricardoxavier827]

@@tripplefives1402 do you realize that we all only live once? We only live one single time. No forgiveness. The government exist to not let individuals greed be above the common interest. If you dont want safety rules for the majority, you cannot claim any safety to your life as well. Lost for 100 lost for 1000. The only way to archieve peace, is to live safely, mainly economicaly. Capitalism are only good, as while no one get too much rich to the point of no control or even cartel or even monopoly. No breaks, no capitalism, because we all only live one time, and we cant ever forgive who creates poverty. Government exist to protext the poor from the rich greed. Today, angola are the new Brazil of africa. Few have everything, and the majority has nothing. Angola needs to expropriate all the wealth from the rich, and build a new socialist nation, all toghether in peace and confort. Angola are extremely rich, but all the wealth was sotlen to private propriety, and that must be reversed. We only live one time, and no one has the moral right to be rich when that mean to make all the other poors. Angolan rich didnt got rich selling products. Ok?

[@cyborgchicken3502]

@@monsieurdorgat6864 ha! If you think this only happens in Capitalist nations I have news for you...many countries that have socialist or communist ideals also follow this pattern the only difference is that the government in those countries have a greater involvement in the corporate world, and sure in China for example the CCP keep corporations in check but do you really think it's out of the goodness of their hearts?

[@cyborgchicken3502]

@@ricardoxavier827 Government exists to protect the poor from the rich? My god, you are naive bro.... governments are in bed with the rich and many governments steal from and oppress their own people...no one protects the poor!

[@angmori172]

... Under lucky stars saw this channel and were like 'hey, just what we needed to promote our lovey-dovey product: a channel dedicated to horror and atrocities!'

[@ayushacharya972]

Hi Simon. Two suggestions:- 1. Myanmar's long running internal conflict. 2. Kashmir Conflict (Come on, see my name, the suggestion was coming)

[@josephschultz3301]

It's the nuclear angle there that I find the most terrifying. The mutual hate from both sides has always made an actual nuclear launch seem very possible.

[@roman5782]

@@josephschultz3301 Both sides? It's thee. India, Pakistan, and China!

[@ayushacharya972]

@@roman5782 Well, all three are nuclear armed. While India 🇮🇳 and China 🇨🇳 have a No-First Use doctrine vis-a-vis nuclear weapons, Pakistan 🇵🇰 has stated that they reserve the right to use Nuclear Weapons first, based on undefined "red lines", and they only intend to fire their weapons against India 🇮🇳. That's their biggest asset, because India 🇮🇳 doesn't know what action from India 🇮🇳 trigger a nuclear response from Pakistan 🇵🇰. Interestingly, India 🇮🇳 & Pakistan 🇵🇰 have fought a limited war and have had multiple military standoffs after they both were armed with nuclear weapons. Also, India 🇮🇳 and China 🇨🇳 have had standoffs on their borders also, and continue to do so even today.

[@theawesomeman9821]

I think the most interesting thing about the Angolan civil war was the Cubans actually sending men to fight there.

[@ravertaking6343]

For the sponsor, Under Lucky Stars, the smallest 12"x16" is only 49.50 after the discount and shipping is free. I didn't add a custom frame because I know my daughter would want to design her own.

[@IrishMike22]

Just bought an "Under Lucky Stars" print for the wifey. Let y'all know how it goes over in a few days 🤞🤞 Keep up the amazing work guys 👍

[@Kiefsti]

What location did you pick, if I may be so bold as to ask 😁

[@IrishMike22]

@@Kiefsti Orange County, Ca.

[@RAS_Squints]

Whenever I hear this topic, the quote, 'do you want long sleeve or short sleeve' comes to mind and that's sad

[@yasthilbeekarun8662]

Could you please do a video on the Sri Lankan civil war and the Tamil Tigers (1983-2009)

[@bertman3785]

Do a whole episode on Executive Outcomes…Simon Mann n all that

[@PMcDFPV]

The ad read made me think about how when you were talking about the pyramids being lined up, it was just coincidence, so yeah

[@StefanMedici]

Am I'm the only one noticing they're sponsoring all of Simon's channels this week? Must be costing them a fortune, and Simon only had to record 1 ad read. Win for our Fact Boi 😂 Edit: Forgot to mention add the fact he gets a free valentine's day present for the wife. Winner winner chicken dinner, I predict a 3rd Fact Baby in Simon's near future. 🥳

[@notmenotme614]

14:49 I’m watching this as I’m in my early 40’s. I feel fine and healthy. Its sobering to think I would die right now if I was in Angola when I feel like I still have another 40 years left in me, living here.

[@kaszpir1360]

Today have to be some kind of "Africa day" on your channels, and I love it. I been into african politics and history recently and this is all super interesting, and sadly mostly not well know

[@kmksmith1935]

Happy black history month! 🖤 😊

[@cyborgchicken3502]

@@kmksmith1935 black history should be part of world history in my opinion and shouldn't be relegated to just one month because black people are human beings just like he rest of us and their history is part of the history of the world and human evolution and development

[@kaszpir1360]

@@cyborgchicken3502 thats of course true, but they dont have as much recognitionas as they should imo, so one special month can help bring this knowlege to a wider audience. And for me, personaly, this is super interesting as right now Im reading some books about Africa history, some african newspapers etc, so I dont have to Look for other channels about this topic, and also I can get my daily dose of fact boi at the same time. Truly win-win sytuation 😄

[@user-dg9pu4pe9d]

The Grenfell Tower could be a good episode.

[@RonnieRawdawg]

*shout out to executive outcomes, company is based*

[@thedecolonialcentre]

We thank the dear presenter from the Kingdom of United (also known as KU) and Ireland Northern for this very informative video essay piece. We sure learnt a lot! One thing we should mention is that the Carnation revolution was not a stroke of luck, but rather a gift from the liberation movements of Africa who worked patiently to educate the Portugese left, including the officers who lead the revolution, in the importance of self-determination and radical democracy.

[@commodorezelda]

I just don't understand how some people can abuse the rest of humanity for financial gain. I don't understand how you get to that point in your head where your money matters more than people's lives.

[@skyanaugustus3513]

Sadly, that has been a common mindset since civilizations began and it won't go away anytime soon.

[@daveanderson3805]

Has it ever been different? Go back as far as you like, it has always been the case that people fxck over people for a profit. And it will never change, because that is what we are, a species motivated by greed.

[@mariusvanc]

That's incredibly simplified, inaccurate and naive. It's not "how do I abuse these people for profit" and more "these people's problems are not my problems". It's never personal, no one knows or cares you even exist, just like you don't give a second thought to the billions of other people in your daily life. No matter what you do for a living, no matter how you live your life, no matter how noble and virtuous you are, someone out there is suffering because of it, and you don't care, not only that, you don't even know you're doing it, you just go about your daily life without thinking about it. When you buy your Tesla, you're patting yourself on the back for being a good person, the child suffocating and dying in a cobalt mine collapse somewhere in Africa doesn't exist for you. How do you think that child's family sees you? That you're doing your small part for climate change, or that you're benefitting from their suffering so that you can put a second car in your garage? Nobody is the villain of their own story, even though a parody of it would definitely have a scene where the hero asks himself "AM I the bad guy???"

[@commodorezelda]

@@mariusvanc On a smaller scale, I think many of us are blind to our impact on others, whether that blindness is willful or not. But when you get to the point of people in places of power, either in governments or corporations, making decisions that will actively hurt many for your own benefit, I think you've entered a different, deliberate, and malicious state of mind. I think at that point you've actually deluded yourself that you are more important than those less fortunate than you. I know no one sees themself as the villain, but I personally have a hard time reconciling how someone makes the many decisions that lead to that place without stopping to think of the impact.

[@hx5525]

Life is good but could be better,why not take from the poor!

[@No_Name_16]

My country in Into the Shadows ❤

[@PaxxMontana]

Also to mention during the Cuban insertion it’s to be mentioned that’s one of the few times VX nerve agent had been used on targets

[@dylanvienet7923]

The Lebanese civil war would be a good video. A lot of different sides and a lot of different things to unpack.

[@JFDA5458]

You'd need more than one video to do that labyrinthine story justice.

[@lastnameever3990]

Can you do a video on Francisco Nguema? Leader of Equatorial Guinea in the 70s i think.

[@twocvbloke]

Oil, weapons and diamonds, all of which have corrupted minds and filled the pockets of those involved, while the people suffered, and continue to suffer...

[@Glitter_H_Hoof]

power doesn't corrupt, it reveals

[@onejerlo]

Would be great if under luck stars provided a ceiling sticker with that config, like the stickers for kids, but classier.

[@Kiefsti]

Oh please yes!

[@indoorkites420]

please do one on All the different irish paramilitries

[@Sinn0100]

Conflict diamonds a funny way of saying "blood diamonds."

[@nunoquinteira805]

The MPLA started slaughtering not only the Portuguese but everyone it was never about freedom for them, it was about power, i know people who were and fought in angola during the colonial war, and my uncle after the war adopted a girl who's father died during their civil, when he talks about the war, it still brings tears to his eyes

[@LordMcKrakenVonLittleBits]

Forget any bacterial or viral diseases that have raged through the continent. Greed is the deadliest disease to ever hit Africa.

[@mrvan3491]

You should do an episode on Equatorial Guinea which is a very rich African country which is mostly unheard of

[@jpmtlhead39]

Very rich but to small to be noticed.

[@shauncameron8390]

@@jpmtlhead39 But 75% of the population live in poverty.

[@luso2kx]

You should really do an episode on the history of the Bantustans during Apartheid in South Africa

[@PhansiKhongoloza]

The "bantustans" predate Apartheid. In fact they predate even British interference. They are in fact nothing but the areas occupied by the various Bantu tribes from the time they arrived in South Africa. Or did you imagine the Bantu occupied the whole country?

[@TheCrimsonS4ge]

I'm shocked that you haven't made a video on Apartheid yet. It's a topic rife with horror and atrocities like the Sharpville massacre or Project Coast.

[@ca9968]

Then he must do a video on the horrors that have followed the fall of Apartheid...an epidemic of r*pe, murder, car hi-jackings, poverty, corruption and greed...a look at The Marikana Massacre would also be something to watch...

[@tonyaughney8945]

SA is far worse off since the end of White rule.

[@rhynosouris710]

@@ca9968 Regarding the Marikana massacre, it's my opinion that if you charge riot police, with the intent to do gbh & murder, armed only with pangas, they should list your death as a suicide. Others, I'm sure have a different opinion.

[@ca9968]

@@rhynosouris710 the same could be said about Sharpsville then, throwing petrol bombs at riot police and setting them on fire is also suicide...

[@rhynosouris710]

@@ca9968 Throwing petrol bombs at police anywhere is nearly always a bad idea. It just won't end well for you.

[@Kiefsti]

Those housing differences. How do you live with yourself, expatriating to luxury over such suffering? I can't understand being able to ignore such desperation on your doorstep.

[@smokysky2547]

right after the sponsor the timeline shows "most replayed" when I hover over it (around 1:14) What is this function made for? and does it trigger because ppl skip the sponsor part? I find this indeed interesting af :D

[@eliharper6616]

Idk if it's even feasible, but I'd like a series about the African slave trade(pre, during, and post colonialism). As an American I doubt I can fully trust my education on the subject

[@Dank-gb6jn]

You need an episode on the USS Liberty incident, either on here or Decoding the Unknown.

[@TheEvilCommenter]

Good video 👍

[@robindutoit4279]

I was there between 1990-2002. In the heart

[@andyyang3029]

Great video once again

[@beyondfubar]

A rusty landmine. That has to be the scariest thing I've seen in a while.

[@Gtm478]

You should do an 30 min special on Roger Stone's crimes against democracy and Americans' ambivalence towards them.

[@benallen7704]

@@tripplefives1402 Good suggestion. It'd be great to see about the self-deceptions that lead fools to vote against themselves for that orange conman.

[@CashelOConnolly]

This is why lobbying should be a crime in the USA. In my country of Ireland any politician caught taking money or items for political leverage would go to prison and rightfully so. My auntie Róisín worked for the Red Cross during hurricane Katrina. She was amazed at how many shanty towns surrounded New Orleans. These shanty towns had no running water or electricity BEFORE the hurricane struck. The people exclusively made up of P.O.C were also at starvation level. So it’s not just places like Angola where the disparity between the rich and dirt poor exists but also in the wealthiest country in the world,The USA 😡

[@yuka-youtube]

same as usa. people getting bribes are not politicians… that’s the scammy pary

[@henriroggeman7267]

MLPA, Fact Boy? MPLA!

[@kkriley91]

Can you do the Ku Klux Klan in a future installment. I feel myth muddys the actual history of the group.

[@BaneofBots]

I remember some mercenary fella with a bionic arm and an eyepatch running around here doing odd jobs for both sides. Ifykyk

[@kepanoid]

People's Liberation Front, Angolan Liberation Front, Front for the Liberation of Angolan people (made up names by me)... Brian save us!

[@rodi8266]

Savimbi best actor in BO2 "DEAAAAATH TO THE MPLAAAA!"

[@VegaZen123]

Please make a video on Myanmar conflict

[@dominicdaley5702]

15:38 I thought that was Kamala Harris for a few seconds 😂😂

[@amandajones661]

Wow! I love the star map!

[@GrievousReborn]

This video helped me understand the real life background of the 1st part of the Black Ops 2 mission Pyrrhic Victory where you as Alex Mason fight alongside Joans Savimbi against the MLPA.

[@armablign]

Yes, except, the US never had any troops i Angola Also, the mission in Pyrrhic, does not really fall under the 'civil war" stage of the conflict in Angola. The civil war, (oversimplified) was basically the beginning, where it then changed into a full scale war there after and a cold war proxy. So the bo2 mission you're talking about is actually what is called 'The South African Border War'. This is where it became a large scale conflict, and an extentiom to the cold war, as this is were Cuban and Soviet backing (equipment and man power) was put into full swing. (As evident by the fact that in the bo2 mission you're fighting Soviet (piloted aswell) Helicopters etc. And Savimbi weilding South African guns, tanks, and helicopters. (Not really historical accurate but yea)

[@JFDA5458]

The Iran Contra arms for hostages scandal would make for an interesting video.

[@kayadunzen6485]

Love the video! Do you have any sources where I can dig deeper into some of the details?

[@ryanjones6496]

Do one about the Sierra Leonean Civil War. (The Blood Diamond Conflict)

[@heckpeanuts]

Had just thought to myself ", that'd make a good gift for my wife" lol

[@truemoayyed8482]

Hello Simon

[@Oakenhelm1]

Pedantic, but it is most frequently referred to as MPLA, not MLPA

[@kimberlywalker_]

Simon, please cover the Deir Yassin massacre. Thank you.

[@aaronlaing4244]

thankyou shadow daddy

[@amosdodson4022]

NASA real deal haha omg I needed a good laugh this morning. Ahhh thx u

[@jeffez6572]

Such a great narrator!! Nuff said

[@G_Flash84625]

Video on the South African Border war please, or a video on the Rhodesian Bush War.

[@temphtempg8819]

Erm, Simon it's MPLA, not MLPA. And you pronounce UNITA as You-nee-tah.

[@xXLukas14Xx]

Hey do something on the Canadian government and the catholic role on the schools for the natives here in Canada I was always shocked by how my countrymen knew nothing on the sins of a country that we love

[@gladeonrav22]

"Angola in 20005", almost, so close

[@jodyswallow1008]

How very sad. My deepest sympathies go to the poor people of Angola. Maybe, one day, wishfully thinking, the rich will stop being so wickedly greedy and more charitable.

[@rhynosouris710]

Sadly, that day will never come

[@eier5472]

Thanks for reminding me that I'll spend my V day alone

[@mikestone9129]

MPLA not MLPA. MPLA was run by Holden Roberto, a family member of President Mobutu of Zaire.

[@Henkkaassouffle]

Thought this video was sponsored by LLD Diamonds. Are you Simon Whistler or Simon Leviev?

[@mjgasiecki]

I absolutely refuse to by a diamond if it’s not a blood diamond.

[@eldridgep2]

Why do I visualise the members of the FNLA spotting their rival UNITA group across a crowded arena and yelling "Splitter!"... What did the Portuguese ever do for us...... Sorry it's al serious topic I know, I'll get my coat....

[@crush3095]

I HATE subscribing to channels, because I don't want to be bombarded by their videos but I HAVE to subscribe, have NEVER been disappointed by one of these videos so interesting, so detailed, good storytelling, really helps me find my place in history

[@jacodevnik9883]

Like many White South Africans who served with the SADF I spent sometime in Angola before the Chinese take over and before it found amazing wealth! Yeah, the wealth was there, but you just didnt see it until later. It all looked very poor.

[@jamesbodnarchuk3322]

Foreign mercenaries or a staple in any African conflict.

[@mikebeatstsb7030]

Side Note/Question : What do you need to tell them there folks over at that ⤵️ - Under Lucky Stars - Why they need to know a certain Location for .. ? I understand why they require you give them Time, Day + Dates to enable them to get the correct accuracy of the constellations and the right results with there alignments... But they would be the same from wherever you are,? Would they not..?! No..?..?! Am I missing something here? 🤔 Looking from different positions on the surface of the earth does not alter the stars in the sky and how they interact with each other...?! No..?!

[@daduzadude1547]

They are different. The stars as seen in the Northern Hemisphere are different to the Southern Hemisphere, just to mention 1 difference 😊 In the South we see stars that you mostly cannot see in the North, for example, like the Southern Cross.

[@kingjellybean9795]

Executive outcomes was owned by a fella named Simon Mann dude was a badass got busted supporting a coupe attempt

[@jpmtlhead39]

The Portuguese took almost 8 million poor souls from the African Colonies to the Big colony of Brasil. One of the most Evil cruel episode in human history.

[@BaneofBots]

They bought them off of the savages who enslaved their own people. Portugal never 'took' anyone.

[@jpmtlhead39]

@@BaneofBots you funny...bought them😂

[@jpmtlhead39]

Bought them..😂😂😂 where did you went to school??!!! If they could take them for free without the any problem, afterall like history show us who have the Guns are the ones Rule. Learn before post things that shows the Absolute ignorance of History.

[@ChopBassMan]

Suggestion: (First a disclaimer - I've been addicted to caffeine for 45 years) - please do a video on caffeine. How Europe and America, once they were addicted to tea and coffee, did really horrible things to other people's in order to maximize profits - how the consumption of caffeine literally switched western populations from massive alcohol consumption to massive caffeine addiction which helped propel "the enlightenment" and capitalism at the same time it conditioned us to abandon our circadian rhythms to be able to adapt to the world of mechanization. The coffee and tea plants are insidious hijackers of 90% of the world's population. They may not be the only thing bringing civilization slowly to its knees, but they are in the top running.

[@taniaburton7559]

HTF can there be 15 MILLION landmines? How long did that little infrastructure project take?

[@dascorncakes1151]

tfw u get an ad for a valentines gift and u havent had a valentine 2 decades

[@tsilb]

The name DeBeers has come up three times in the past week, in three totally unrelated contexts. Can anyone tell me why?

[@danicalifornia505]

The Berlin Conference

[@shauncameron8390]

Angola was the OG Slave Empire that helped Portugal get the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade off the ground.

[@dilldowschwagginz2674]

"inequality". Have to get those buzzwords in

[@bongholio82]

As a South African, I go into this video with a fair bit of trepidation ....