History Of Corruption | Shunned History | Season 2, Episode 11

#thegaze #Corruption #shunnedhistory "Shunned History" is all about digging into the hidden corners of political history around the globe. Ever been curious about why certain events went down the way they did? Who had a stake in the game? And what unfolded afterward? Well, tune in and get ready to uncover the truth! In today's episode, our host David Walker will tell us about Corruption! In Dante's Divine Comedy, he placed corrupt individuals in the penultimate eighth circle of hell. There, for their bribery, they will eternally seethe in pitch. This imagery reflects the destructive force of corruption, which not only afflicts society like an epidemic but also leads souls down the path of eternal suffering. Corruption is the oldest problem of humanity. It has existed in all societies, from the earliest civilizations to modern states. Furthermore, this phenomenon is found in both underdeveloped and democratic countries with robust judicial systems. Corruption is akin to a disease and can afflict individuals even with impeccable backgrounds. Is it possible to eradicate this shameful phenomenon? Are there countries where it is absent, and how did they achieve this? Today, we delve into the history of corruption. 00:00 - Intro 01:12 - The first signs of corruption in human history 09:07 - Middle Ages 22:10 - Corruption since early 17th century 19:13 - Modern times 30:01 - Outro