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  Human Trafficking: The Crime of slavery

  Human trafficking is basically a form of slavery. http://www.WatchMojo.com speaks with Benjamin Perrin, a leading expert on the subject, to learn how this problem affects the United States and Canada.

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  politics, crime, history, slavery, slaves, Canada, human trafficking, United States, victims, sex trade, prostitutes, hookers, exploitation, police, internet, law enforcement, craigslist, escort agency, author, Invisible Chains, strip clubs, Benjamin Perr
• Top 20 Most Emotional Reveals on Finding Your Roots

  Get ready for a journey through deeply moving family histories as we explore some of the most touching discoveries from “Finding Your Roots.” From tales of resilience and survival during slavery to uncovering lost Holocaust stories, these profound emotional revelations have left celebrities visibly moved. Join us as we relive the moments that connected stars like Pharrell Williams, Shonda Rhimes, and Sterling K. Brown to their powerful ancestral pasts.

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  Finding Your Roots, genealogy, emotional reveals, Pharrell Williams, Shonda Rhimes, Sterling K. Brown, Scarlett Johansson, Dustin Hoffman, Maya Rudolph, Christopher Meloni, LeVar Burton, John Lewis, Tamera Mowry, Regina King, Tracy Morgan, Mandy Patinkin, Claire Danes, Questlove, Iliza Shlesinger, Don Lemon, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Pamela Adlon, David Duchovny, Holocaust, slavery, ancestry, family history, resilience, heritage
• Top 30 Darkest Family Reveals on Finding Your Roots

  From shocking discoveries about slavery and the Holocaust to hidden adoptions and criminal ancestors, join us as we explore the most haunting revelations uncovered on PBS's genealogy show. These celebrity guests faced uncomfortable truths about their family histories that changed their perspectives forever.

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  Finding Your Roots, Henry Louis Gates Jr, genealogy, family history, ancestry research, DNA testing, PBS shows, Maya Rudolph, Michael Douglas, Holocaust survivors, slavery history, African American history, Jewish ancestry, immigration stories, family secrets, celebrity ancestors, historical records, family tree, genetic testing, documentary series, American history, TV, Reality TV, Drama, watchmojo, watch mojo, top 10, list, mojo
• Top 30 Most Awkward Moments on Finding Your Roots

  Ancestry revelations that made jaws drop! Join us as we count down the most uncomfortable, surprising, and emotionally charged moments when celebrities discovered their family histories on "Finding Your Roots." From shocking slave owner connections to unexpected family relations, these revelations left both guests and viewers speechless!

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  Finding Your Roots, Henry Louis Gates Jr, PBS, celebrity ancestry, DNA surprises, Ben Affleck, Larry David, Questlove, Kevin Bacon, genealogy, family history, slave owner ancestors, unexpected relatives, emotional reactions, celebrity tears, family secrets, ancestry research, surprising heritage, slavery connections, shocking revelations, awkward moments, celebrity ancestry, TV, Reality TV, Drama, watchmojo, watch mojo, top 10, list, mojo
• 10 Respected People Who Turned Out to Be Huge Racists

  History books often gloss over the darker sides of our heroes... Join us as we examine celebrated figures whose legacies are complicated by their racist views and actions! Our countdown explores how these influential people, despite their accomplishments, held beliefs that would shock many of their admirers today.

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  historical racism, racist historical figures, Winston Churchill, Thomas Jefferson, Woodrow Wilson, Henry Ford, Walt Disney, Dr. Seuss, Mahatma Gandhi, Andrew Jackson, Napoleon Bonaparte, Joseph Kennedy Sr, antisemitism, slavery, segregation, Indian Removal Act, Trail of Tears, Bengal Famine, complicated legacies, watchmojo, watch mojo, top 10, list, mojo , Documentary, Education, Science, People, watchmojo, watch mojo, top 10, list, mojo
• Top 20 Fictional Characters with Tragic Backstories

  Behind every villain and hero lies a heartbreaking tale... Join us as we count down our picks for the fictional characters with the most devastating origin stories! From Holocaust survivor Magneto to the traumatized Hannibal Lecter, these characters were shaped by unimaginable loss, betrayal, and suffering. Which character's painful past hits you hardest?

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  tragic backstories, sad character origins, villain origins, hero origins, Magneto Holocaust, Severus Snape, Bruce Wayne parents, The Bride Kill Bill, Darth Vader, Rocket Raccoon, Gollum, Hannibal Lecter, Killmonger, Bucky Barnes, John Kramer Jigsaw, Harley Quinn, Django slavery, Tallahassee Zombieland, Khan Star Trek, Sweeney Todd, Lee Chandler, Koba, watchmojo, fictional characters, watchMojo, watch mojo, mojo, top 10, list
• Top 30 Best Decisions in History

  From life-saving innovations to world-changing policies, some decisions altered the course of humanity forever. Join us as we explore the pivotal moments that shaped our world for the better! These brilliant choices range from scientific breakthroughs to diplomatic triumphs that averted disaster and revolutionized how we live.

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  world-changing decisions, historical breakthroughs, human achievements, scientific discoveries, penicillin, printing press, internet invention, agricultural revolution, fire discovery, electricity, United Nations, Marshall Plan, WHO creation, Montreal Protocol, women's suffrage, abolishing slavery, Roman alphabet, mass production, human genome, handwashing, Ashoka, Jenner vaccine, Gorbachev, Berlin Wall
• Top 10 Historical Events Everyone Gets WRONG

  We've used gen AI for entertainment purposes to bring these stories back to life! History isn't always what you remember from school! Join us as we debunk persistent myths about famous historical events that continue to be misunderstood. From Columbus's voyage to Orson Welles's alien invasion broadcast, we're setting the record straight on what really happened.

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  storical misconceptions, famous historical myths, Christopher Columbus myths, flat earth myth, Isaac Newton apple, Anastasia Romanov survival, Mohammad Mossadegh coup, Emancipation Proclamation misconceptions, Salem Witch Trials myths, Van Gogh ear myth, Great Pyramids slavery, history facts, historical events, historical inaccuracies, debunked myths, historical truths, common misconceptions, history channel
• 10 WORST Decisions America Ever Made

  From the CIA's covert operations to the internment of Japanese Americans, the US government has made some of the most egregious mistakes in history. Join us as we count down the worst decisions America ever made.

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  CIA covert operations, internment of Japanese Americans, Iraq War, Vietnam War, SCOTUS, legalized segregation, nuclear age, Trail of Tears, compromising on slavery, US government mistakes, worst decisions America ever made, US history, government failures, American mistakes., History, Education, Facts, watchmojo, watch mojo, top 10, list, mojo
• Top 10 Most Divisive Periods in American History

  From political battles to actual warfare, America has experienced deep divides throughout its history. Join us as we explore the moments when the United States was most fractured along ideological, racial, and political lines. These watershed periods didn't just divide citizens temporarily—they fundamentally altered the nation's trajectory and continue to influence American society today.

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  American Civil War, Antebellum Period, Jim Crow laws, Vietnam War, Watergate scandal, Trump presidency, Bush election, Nixon resignation, political parties, Federalists, Anti-federalists, Fifth Party System, Fourth Party System, segregation, slavery, political polarization, Roosevelt, New Deal, secession, Reconstruction Era, American history, divided America, political division , History, Education, watchmojo, watch mojo, top 10, list, mojo
• 10 Hardest to Believe Movie Scenes That Really DID Happen

  Truth is stranger than fiction! Join us as we explore shocking moments from historical films that seem too incredible to be real. From heroic acts during Pearl Harbor to space mission ingenuity, these dramatic scenes actually happened exactly as portrayed on the silver screen.

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  historical movies, true stories, Pearl Harbor, Apollo 13, Stephen Hawking, Al Capone, Katherine Johnson, Titanic, Solomon Northup, NASA, space missions, World War II, Holocaust, slavery, organized crime, American history, civil rights, naval warfare, space exploration, historical accuracy, film history, biographical films, true events, historical drama, Movies, Drama, watchmojo, watch mojo, top 10, list, mojo, Film, best movies
• 13 Idolized Figures Who Did TERRIBLE Things

  From celebrated leaders to revered icons, some historical figures aren't as heroic as we've been led to believe. Join us as we explore the controversial sides of individuals often idolized in Western culture, revealing the complex and sometimes troubling legacies behind their celebrated personas.

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  controversial figures, historical icons, Western heroes, Churchill, Columbus, Mother Teresa, Washington, Edison, Gandhi, Caesar, Kissinger, Jefferson, Ford, Macdonald, Nightingale, Barnum, colonialism, racism, imperialism, slavery, human rights, historical revisionism, Documentary, Education, Science, People, watchmojo, watch mojo, top 10, list, mojo
• 10 Events That Made Us Lose Faith In Humanity

  Prepare to be deeply moved as we explore some of the most horrific events in human history. These tragic moments reveal the darkest capabilities of humanity, challenging our understanding of compassion, empathy, and moral boundaries.

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  genocide, holocaust, slavery, war crimes, human rights, atrocities, historical trauma, world war, mass murder, ethnic cleansing, colonialism, imperialism, nuclear warfare, violence, humanity, historical events, massacre, oppression, racism, antisemitism, military crimes, History, Education, Facts, watchmojo, watch mojo, top 10, list, mojo
• 10 Times MULTIPLE Major Events Happened on the SAME DAY

  History is full of strange coincidences! Join us as we explore fascinating instances where significant events occurred simultaneously. From cultural milestones to technological breakthroughs, these overlapping moments showcase the interconnectedness of our world and the quirks of timing that shape our shared history.

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  historical coincidences, simultaneous events, Toy Story 3, firing squad, Wright brothers, Model T, Luna 5, Rolling Stones, Star Wars, Shakespeare, Oregon Trail, fax machine, Seinfeld, Frank Sinatra, Disney World, slavery, JFK assassination, Apollo 11, Chappaquiddick, John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, History, Education, Facts, watchmojo, watch mojo, top 10, list, mojo
• 9 Things to Remember Before Seeing Gladiator II

  Are you ready to return to ancient Rome? Before you witness the next chapter in the Gladiator saga, join us as we recap the essential plot points from the original film. From epic battles to political intrigue, we'll refresh your memory on the key moments that set the stage for the highly anticipated sequel.

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