Episode31: Ota Benga - People in the Zoo

The Secret Cabinet by Mirko Gutjahr

Mar 16, 201712:07Science & Medicine

The sad and strange tale of Ota Benga, a Congolese pygmy who was kept in the Bronx Zoo Monkey House in the early 20th century. This one was a guest episode written by Travis Dow (the usual host). A show by podcastnik.com...

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