Exploration (Old Imperialism,) Industrialization, Social Darwinism, and Racism... these were the means used by some European countries to exploit other regions, nations, and cultures for their economic and political advantage during the time known as Imperialism.  Check out this episode to learn about this darker topic in history. Not only does Imperialism serve a swell in the rising tide of struggle leading to the Great War but also shows how racism is (and can be) an institutionalized issue.