The Emin Pasha Expedition: Journey Into Africa's "Heart of Darkness"

The Emin Pasha Expedition 1887-1889 Chris Green is The History Chap; telling stories that brings the past to life. Love British History? GET MY WEEKLY NEWSLETTER https://www.thehistorychap.com/Newsle... WAYS YOU CAN SUPPORT MY CHANNEL Become A Patron and get exclusive history talks https://www.thehistorychap.com/Suppor... Make a one-off donation https://buymeacoffee.com/thehistorychap The story of the Emin Pasha Relief Expedition. Related videos: The Nile Expedition to Rescue Charles Gordon    • The Nile Expedition & The Failed Attempt T...   General Charles Gordon - A Victorian Hero    • General Charles Gordon (Part 1 -  Chinese ...   Following the death of Charles Gordon in Khartoum in 1885 at the hands of the Mahdists, one of his key Lieutenants, German-born Emin Pasha, was left cut off from the world in the swamps of southern Sudan facing the Mahdist forces alone. In an effort to save him, the Emin Pasha Relief Expedition set out in 1887. Led by Henry Morton Stanley (the man who had tracked down David Livingstone), it battled through unchartered and impenetrable jungle in the Congo. It took them 6 months to get through that 500 miles of hell. Two thirds of the force died of starvation, they battled local pygmied who fired poison arrows at them, porters were beaten to death and one leader was even accused of selling a girl to cannibals so he could draw the grisly spectacle.. It became both an epic, but also chaotic and violent expedition into Africa’s heart of darkness. Chapters 0:00 Introduction 1:10 The Mahdist Revolt (Sudan) 1:41 Emin Pasha 3:10 Governor of Equatoria 4:27 Saving Emin Pasha 5:20 Henry Morton Stanley 6:20 Hidden Agendas 7:45 Emin Pasha Relief Expedition 8:51 A Pact With The Devil 9:24 Expedition Route 10:19 Logistical Problems 12:07 500 Miles Through Hell 13:41 Meeting Emin Pasha 15:16 The Rear Column 17:27 Saving Emin Pasha 19:20 Short-lived Hero 19:40 "Heart of Darkness" 20:58 Death of Emin Pasha Chris Green isThe History Chap: Telling stories that bring British history to life. Explore the forgotten past. Get the facts behind the stories. Find out the real events behind films. Learn about the famous (and not so famous) characters See how the past connects to the present. Follow me at: www.thehistorychap.com Instagram:https://bit.ly/3iySrAj Facebook:https://bit.ly/37IUfkH    / thehistorychap   My name is Chris Green and I love to share stories from British history. Not just because they are interesting but because, good or bad, they have shaped the world we live in today. History should not be stuffy or a long list of dates or kings & queens. So rather than lectures or Youtube animations, I tell stories that bring the past to life. My aim is to be chat as if I were having a coffee or meal with you. Jean in Maryland, USA recently wrote: "Chris, is the history teacher I wish I had at school!" Just for the record, I do have a history degree in Medieval & Modern history from the University of Birmingham. Disclaimer: All opinions and comments expressed in the 'Comments' section do not reflect the opinions of Chris Green Communication Ltd t/a The History Chap. All opinions and comments should contribute to the dialogue. Chris Green Communication Ltd does not condone written attacks, insults, racism, sexism, extremism, or otherwise questionable comments or material in the 'Comments' section, and reserves the right to delete any comment violating this rule or to block any poster from the channel. The History Chap is a trading name of Chris Green Communication Ltd, a company registered in England & Wales (Co No: 05025587)