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The Mass Murders That Set The Stage for Hitler

2025-11-06 Entertainment
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The Mechanics and Legacy of the Armenian Genocide

Uncover the calculated systemic steps the Ottoman Empire took to exterminate its Armenian population under the chaos of World War I. Learn how survivors fought for justice when legal systems failed, ensuring the atrocity was named and remembered.

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  • Detail the systematic dehumanization leading up to mass violence against Armenians under Sultan Abdul Hamid II, starting in the late 1800s.
  • Analyze how World War I provided the cover for the organized deportation marches, labor battalions, and massacres conducted by the Turkish nationalist Triumvirate (Pashas).
  • Examine post-war justice efforts, including Operation Nemesis, which sought to hold perpetrators accountable when official legal channels failed.
  • This episode provides a crucial, detailed breakdown of the events that necessitated the formal coining of the term "genocide."

This episode breaks down the painful stages of the Armenian Genocide, from discriminatory laws in the 1800s to the organized final solution carried out during wartime. Understanding the specific tactics used helps illuminate how mass violence is executed and why historical memory remains vital today.

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This holiday season, simplify your routine with makeup that’s clean, strategic, and multifunctional. And don’t miss out on their limited-edition holiday sets – they won’t be here for long and once they’re gone, they’re gone. Also, as a treat for our listeners, you’ll get a free Cool Gloss on your first purchase when you use code DARKHISTORY at checkout. Just head to Jonesroadbeauty.com and use code DARKHISTORY at checkout. After you purchase, they will ask you where you heard about them. PLEASE support our show and tell them our show sent you. Stop putting off those doctors appointments and go to Zocdoc.com/DARKHISTORY to find and instantly book a top-rated doctor today. That’s Zocdoc.com/DARKHISTORY. ________ Hi friends. Happy Thursday. Today’s episode is personal. It’s painful. And it’s important. We’re talking about the Armenian Genocide... a dark chapter of history that millions experienced, yet many still deny or have never been taught. I’ve always known I wanted to cover this story because of my family history. But every time I tried, it never felt like the right moment. The truth is… there is no “right moment.” The right thing is to remember, to learn, and to honor those who lived through it... and those who didn’t. In today's episode, we'll look at how the Armenian community in the Ottoman Empire was targeted, how the genocide was carried out under the chaos of World War I, the stories of survival and resistance, and why recognition of these events is still debated today. History isn’t always pretty. But understanding it helps us recognize injustice when we see it... and stop it before it happens again. And before I go... I mention a couple sources in the episode that I wanted to link in the description box. Here they are: https://inogs.com https://www.ted.com/talks/umit_kurt_ugly_history_the_armenian_genocide ________ FOLLOW ME AROUND Tik Tok: https://bit.ly/3e3jL9v Instagram: http://bit.ly/2nbO4PR Facebook: http://bit.ly/2mdZtK6 Twitter: http://bit.ly/2yT4BLV Pinterest: http://bit.ly/2mVpXnY Youtube: http://bit.ly/1HGw3Og Goodreads: http://bit.ly/3IVnO7N Snapchat: https://bit.ly/3cC0V9d Discord: https://discord.gg/BaileySarian RECOMMEND A STORY HERE: [email protected] Business Related Emails: [email protected] Business Related Mail: Bailey Sarian 4400 W. Riverside Dr., Ste 110-300 Burbank, CA 91505 ________ This podcast is Executive Produced by: Bailey Sarian and Joey Scavuzzo Head Writer: Allyson Philobos Senior Writer: Katie Burris Additional Writing: Jessica Charles Research provided by: Coleen Smith Additional Research provided by: Sevag Kechichian Special thank you to our Historical Consultant: Ümit Kurt, Professor of History and an affiliated member of the Center for Study of Violence at the University of Newcastle, Australia Director: Brian Jaggers Additional Editing: Julien Perez and Maria Norris Hair: Angel Gonzalez Makeup: Roni Herrera

Top Comments (10)

@otakuwhat_ 2025-11-06

The fact that we’re living through history right now and have been for the past 2+ years. Free Palestine and Sudan and all other places that are facing horror and despair everyday ❤

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@ariannaabernathy7185 2025-11-06

This is super important to talk about. History repeats itself if we are uninformed and in the dark.

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@BraylanHammer 2025-11-07

Bailey, I truly believe this is your biggest step into raw, controversial, true reporting. I’ve never been so proud to be a subscriber. Thank you thank you thank you

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@HaileyBug11 2025-11-07

As an indigenous person from Canada, seeing you get so emotional about this at the end is so extremely relatable and refreshing to see. I definitely teared up with you.

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@alysiabrogdon508 2025-11-08

Those who don't learn history are doomed to repeat it. Those who don't TEACH history INTEND to repeat it.

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@reannaalmon1345 2025-11-07

Girl you got me crying tooo! That was such a powerful statement.. "you can trying to bury people but, like seeds they rise. And what grows out of that pain is often something strong stronger, more united, more unbreakable." "When we give power to truth we not only give honor to those who came before us we can also protect those who are coming after us".. that's so powerful and beautiful

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@ellbee3549 2025-11-12

This sounds like what’s happening now in Palestine, Congo and Sudan.

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@NikkiLeClaire 2025-11-24

I've heard this said in indigenous culture often, "You are your ancestors wildest dreams". Girl you are that. 💖👏🏽

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@Eden_Rivers 2025-11-10

I'm smiling as you cry, Bailey, because it is so beautiful how you have honored all of these people. I'm sure many of them died believing they wouldn't be remembered, and those that tried to erase their people thought they would be forgotten. But they're not. Thank you for sharing this one. I do not remember ever learning about it in school. It's scary when you think about the amount of genocide our world has endured.

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@kristinekirkorian7902 2025-12-03

Bailey as an Armenian sister, I can’t thank you enough for covering the genocide. It’s truly a miracle that we are here after this. Thank you ❤

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