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The Business of Sex: The Only Fans Wife Next Door

Daniel Mainwaring — Tue, 25 Jul 2023 22:52:00 -0400

This episode contains adult content and is not suitable for young listeners.

In this episode, I speak with Kiki Smith — not her real name. But she is a stay at home mom and a married woman who makes a quite lucrative living posting as KS Wifey on websites including Only Fans, many vids and even her own domain: kswifey.com. What led her into this industry? How does it affect her relationship with her husband? What are the pitfalls and perks? A candid discussion about a growing yet controversial segment of the sex industry.

Guest: Kiki Smith

KS Wifey on Onlyfans
KS Wifey Official website

The Vow: A Love Story and The Holocaust

Daniel Mainwaring — Thu, 13 Jul 2023 20:47:00 -0400

Author Michael Ruskin’s powerful new book “The Vow: A Love Story and The Holocaust,” tells the heart-breaking yet inspirational story of his own family’s experiences during the Holocaust.

His Parents David and Dora Ruskin lived in Lithuania at the outbreak of World War II. Initially, the area fell under Soviet control as a result of the Molotov-Ribbentrop pact. However, Hitler soon broke that agreement and sent Nazi storm troopers into Lithuania. Like countless other Jews living in Europe, the Ruskins were forced into ghettos before eventually being deported to concentration camps.

In this episode I talk to Michael about his book and his parents vow, that they were remarkably able to honor after the ravages of World War II and the Holocaust.

The book features rare archive footage including letters of his parents, family photos, and rare archival pictures and information from both Israel and the US. You can purchase a copy of Michael’s book through his official website:

TheVowaLoveStory.com

Music:

Ken Bakodesh Haziticha, A Jewish Hasidic Niggun, sung by the Li-Ron choir, Israel. Public Domain.
BBC recording from April 20, 1945, of Jewish survivors of the Bergen-Belsen concentration camp five days after their liberation. Public Domain

Preview: Chile, the CIA and the Disappeared

Daniel Mainwaring — Sun, 09 Jul 2023 20:28:00 -0400

Coming on 11 August, I speak with Professor Kristin Sorenson of Bentley University and an expert on Chile about the American involvement in over throwing a democratically elected government in Chile and replacing it with a fascist dictatorship that killed, tortured and tormented tens of thousands.

POISONOUS WORDS: LORD HAW HAW THE NAZI PROPAGANDA TOOL

Daniel Mainwaring — Thu, 29 Jun 2023 23:08:00 -0400

During World War II, a new medium gave people on the homefront the kind of insight into the frontlines they had lacked during World War I: Radio. This relatively new technology enabled political figures such as Winston Churchill to warn of the dangers on Nazism even before the war.

But radiowaves are not confined by national boundaries and the British were not the only ones to see the usefulness of this technology during war time. In 1939, listeners in the UK began hearing seemingly British yet unwelcome messages over the radio.

In this episode I explore, Lord Haw Haw and the Nazi’s radio propaganda machine.

Related episodes:

The Göring Brothers: Albert and Hermann
The Hindenburg Disaster
East Germany
This episode is sponsored by World History Encyclopedia, one of top history websites on the internet. I love the fact that they’re not a Wiki: Every article they publish is reviewed by their editorial team, not only for being accurate, but also for being interesting to read. The website is run as a non-profit organization, so you won’t be bombarded by annoying ads and it’s completely free. It’s a great site; and don’t just take my word for it they’ve been recommended by many academic institutions including Oxford University. Go check them out at WorldHistory.org or follow this link: World History Encyclopedia

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Sound: Public domain speeches from Winston Churchill, King Edward VIII and William Joyce AKA Lord Haw Haw

Während des Zweiten Weltkriegs gab ein neues Medium den Menschen an der Heimatfront den Einblick in die Frontlinien, der ihnen während des Ersten Weltkriegs gefehlt hatte: das Radio. Diese relativ neue Technologie ermöglichte es Politikern wie Winston Churchill, bereits vor dem Krieg vor den Gefahren des Nationalsozialismus zu warnen.

Aber Radiowellen sind nicht an nationale Grenzen gebunden und die Briten waren nicht die Einzigen, die den Nutzen dieser Technologie während des Krieges erkannten. Im Jahr 1939 begannen Hörer im Vereinigten Königreich, scheinbar britische, aber unwillkommene Botschaften über das Radio zu hören.

Solidarność: Solidarity and the End of Communism in Poland

Daniel Mainwaring — Thu, 15 Jun 2023 20:32:00 -0400

In 1981, American journalist David Ost attended an extraordinary meeting in the Polish city of Bydgoszcz. Just decades earlier, it had been a majority German city, in the German empire and had a German name: Bromberg. Two world wars, the Holocaust, mass movement of people and two border realignments had seen it end up behind the proverbial iron curtain in 1945.

The meeting was organized by a group named Solidarity which became the first legally sanctioned trade union in the Warsaw pact. It was a remarkable concession by a communist regime whose authority was based on the fact the country was controlled by the workers, to acknowledge there was even a need for such a group.

This minor freedom had been hard fought but it was short lived. Within months, Solidarity had been banned and the whole of Poland was subjected to martial law. In this episode I talk to David Ost, Hobart and William Smith professor of politics about Solidarity and Poland’s arduous journey from communism to today.

David Ost Professor of Politics at Hobart and William Smith Colleges, Ph.D., University of Wisconsin, Madison, 1986 B.A., SUNY Stony Brook, 1976.

David Ost: The Defeat of Solidarity: Anger and Politics in Postcommunist Europe

If you enjoyed this episode you will also enjoy the following episodes:

Romania 1989
East Germany
Putin’s False Flag: The 1999 Moscow Apartment Bombings

This episode is sponsored by World History Encyclopedia, one of top history websites on the internet. I love the fact that they’re not a Wiki: Every article they publish is reviewed by their editorial team, not only for being accurate, but also for being interesting to read. The website is run as a non-profit organization, so you won’t be bombarded by annoying ads and it’s completely free. It’s a great site; and don’t just take my word for it they’ve been recommended by many academic institutions including Oxford University. Go check them out at WorldHistory.org or follow this link: World History Encyclopedia

Music: Pixabay

The Science of Scrying (Mirror Gazing)

Daniel Mainwaring — Thu, 01 Jun 2023 21:54:00 -0400

Featuring Ellen Evert Hopman, Lucya Starza and Dr. Giovanni Caputo

In more ancient parts of the world our ancestors developed methods for (as they believed) viewing the past, the future and contacting beings or entities be they living or deceased from other realms.

This was serious business. The way a priest interpreted a reflection could be the difference of life and death if you were a potential foe of an emperor. More recently, the Christian church and individuals such as the self-appointed Witchfinder General Mathew Hopkins accused practitioners of these rituals of heresy or diabolism. A charge that could lead to burning at the stake.

But one academic, Italian Doctor of Psychology Giovanni Caputo decided to put one aspect of scrying – specifically mirror gazing – to the test. If you have even the most basic grasp of physics you might think it extraordinary to suggest you could look into a mirror and in place of your own reflection you might see a loved one, an animal or a complete stranger. But Dr. Caputo put this exact premise to the test. I interviewed him for this podcast and his findings may well surprise you. In this episode I explore the science of scrying and talk to Druid Priestess and author Ellen Evert Hopman author of A Legacy of Druids and member of www.tribeoftheoak.org and Lucya Starza of The College of Psychic Studies and author of a Bad Witch’s Blog. about the practice.
Related Episodes:

The Druids

Music: Pixabay

Reincarnation Explored: Featuring Ellie Garnham

Daniel Mainwaring — Thu, 18 May 2023 21:21:00 -0400

Scientists tell us that as we die our senses cease to function. The last sense to die is touch. Perhaps this attachment to physicality explains our preoccupation with the 3D world. Any police wanted list or database Ny site profile tends to begin with physical traits such as our height, weight, observable age, hair and eye color. But what if our physical form was a dispensable vessel distinct from our true intellectual and spiritual selves? The idea of reincarnation is nothing new. It’s been a key tenant of religions including Buddhism and Hinduism for hundreds and thousands of years. But in recent decades growing numbers of Christians, secularists and atheists have come forward with stories of young children having seemingly inexplicable recollections of apparent past lives. In this episode I speak to an English woman who wracked by a sense of emptiness and chronic illness moved to Australia where she had a spiritual awakening that not only solved her physical ailments but left her convinced that her present existence was just one chapter in a multi dimensional, time transcendent journey of consciousness.

Ellie Garnham of IHeal is a Quantam healer based in Australia who uses hypnotherapy and related techniques to help individuals resolve trauma from the past he it in this life or as she and they believe from other lives past, present and future.

She grew up in the UK not far from my home in the South East of England. It is a largely secular and cynical society. Consequently, I was curious as to how Ellie came to learn about and believe in this particular set of beliefs.

Ellie Garnham website: Iheal

Music: Pixabay

Lead To Win: The Real Top Gun Rear Admiral (Retired) Mike Manazir

Daniel Mainwaring — Thu, 04 May 2023 22:05:00 -0400

Around the time Tom Cruise was introducing the general public to a Hollywood version of the high-octane life of a Top Gun pilot, Mike Manazir was the real thing. In his new book Lead To Win he provides practical advice for leaders in any field drawn from his distinguished career in the military and his post-naval career as a Vice President at Boeing.

In this episode, Mike recounts his experiences flying the F-14A/D Tomcat and the F-18E/F Super Hornet — the high points and the near disasters. The extraordinary tale of how he brought home an aircraft after the navigator partially ejected, his time as Rear Admiral on the USS Nimitz, and his thoughts on the so-called Tic-Tac UFOs.
Mike shares his thoughts on leadership, building trust with a team, and his transition to civilian life in a candid, eye-opening, and often times humorous discussion.

Thanks to: Mike Manazir

The Second Anglo-Boer War

Daniel Mainwaring — Thu, 20 Apr 2023 21:24:00 -0400

On 3 January 1896, Kaiser Wilhelm II of Germany sent a congratulatory telegram to Paul Kruger President of the Transvaal Republic. The Dutch settlers or “Boers” had just successfully fended off an attack by 600 British irregulars under the command of Leander Starr Jameson. The telegram caused alarm in Britain as Germany flexed its muscles on the world stage. More immediately it empowered Kruger and his allies as they attempted to remain independent and outside the vast British Empire. In this episode, I speak with South African historian Des Latham — host of The Anglo-Boer War Podcast — about the conflict that followed — The Second Boer War — and its aftermath.

Des Latham is a South African historian and host of the Anglo-Boer War podcast.

The King and I? First came Narai

Daniel Mainwaring — Wed, 05 Apr 2023 22:56:00 -0400

The 1956 Hollywood version of the Rodgers and Hammerstein musical The King and I, popularized King Mongkut of Siam, who from a Western perspective was a hitherto obscure figure. In the musical, an English teacher played by Deborah Kerr, drags the monarch of a seemingly insulated and somewhat backward country into the modern world. As is so often the case. The Hollywood version of history was far from the truth. Though Mongkut did embrace science and technology he wasn’t the first Siamese ruler to do so. Some 200 years earlier, King Narai of Ayutthaya, sought out cutting-edge technology and formed alliances with powerful figures such as King Louis XIV of France. In this episode I speak with Australian historian Dr Ian Hodges about Narai, his reign, his legacy and his eventual successor the better-known King Mongkut.

Music: Pixabay

Guest: Dr Ian Hodges Historian at the Department of Veterans Affairs in Australia

This episode is sponsored by World History Encyclopedia, one of top history websites on the internet. I love the fact that they’re not a Wiki: Every article they publish is reviewed by their editorial team, not only for being accurate, but also for being interesting to read. The website is run as a non-profit organization, so you won’t be bombarded by annoying ads and it’s completely free. It’s a great site; and don’t just take my word for it; they’ve been recommended by many academic institutions including Oxford University. Go check them out at WorldHistory.org or follow this link: World History Encyclopedia

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Eva Peron (Evita) in Life and Death

Daniel Mainwaring — Fri, 24 Mar 2023 09:19:56 -0400

In July 1952, some 3 million people gathered in the heart of the Argentine capital Buenos Aires. They had come to pay their last respects to Eva Peron the President’s wife. Overcome by emotion, the frenzied crowd poured forward leading to a crush in which 8 people were killed and thousands injured. Despite the huge crowds, Eva Peron or Evita as she was known was a divisive figure and her death was a milestone in rather than the end of her political influence in Argentina. In this episode, I explore the story of Evita.

Featuring Dr Margaret Schwartz Associate Professor (Phd. University of Iowa) at Fordham University and author of Dead Matter: The Meaning of Iconic Corpses.

Music from Pixabay

This episode is sponsored by World History Encyclopedia, one of top history websites on the internet. I love the fact that they’re not a Wiki: Every article they publish is reviewed by their editorial team, not only for being accurate, but also for being interesting to read. The website is run as a non-profit organization, so you won’t be bombarded by annoying ads and it’s completely free. It’s a great site; and don’t just take my word for it; they’ve been recommended by many academic institutions including Oxford University. Go check them out at WorldHistory.org or follow this link World History Encyclopedia

Eisenhower: President and General

Daniel Mainwaring — Wed, 08 Mar 2023 19:10:54 -0500

By June 1944, the winds of war had changed. The German High Command was bracing for an invasion of mainland Europe by a liberating multi-national force. Kansas native, Dwight D Eisenhower was the Supreme Allied Commander of Operation Neptune (D-Day). The successful operation was a turning point in the war, and in Eisenhower’s life. Less than a decade later he made the switch from civilian to military leadership when he was sworn in as the 34th President of the United States.

In this episode I speak with two experts on Eisenhower’s life and legacy. Dawn Hammatt is the Director at Eisenhower Presidential Library and Museum in Abilene, KS. The campus includes a vast repository of documents and artifacts, including the table he used while planning D-Day.

Professor Benjamin P Greene (PhD Stanford) teaches history at Bowling Green University in Ohio. He is also the author of Science Advice, and the Nuclear Test-Ban Debate, 1945-1963

With special thanks to Samantha Prior of the Dwight D Eisenhower Presidential Library, Museum and Boyhood home.

Sounds: Pixabay
Audio: Eisenhower D-day speech, final speech in office both public domain

Nixon & Watergate

Daniel Mainwaring — Thu, 23 Feb 2023 21:00:39 -0500

On 8 August 1974, US President Richard Nixon announced his intention to resign from office. This signaled the end of a scandal-plagued period in office. The release of the so-called “smoking gun” audio recording had implicated Nixon in attempts to cover-up his surrogate’s illegal break-in at the DNC national headquarters two years earlier.

But why did Nixon do what he did? What was the role, if any of the FBI and CIA in the crime or the cover-up? Were Nixon’s “dirty tricks” anything unusual in US politics? And, what is the legacy of Watergate?

In this episode, I discuss these topics with Professor Bruce Schulman the William E. Huntington Professor of History at Boston University. He is the author of three books and editor of six others: From Cotton Belt to Sunbelt (N.Y.: Oxford University Press, 1991); Lyndon B. Johnson and American Liberalism (Boston: Bedford Books of St. Martin’s Press, 1994); and The Seventies: The Great Shift in American Culture, Politics, and Society (N.Y.: Free Press, 2001).

Audio:
Nixon resignation, Nixon speech & watergate audio. Public domain.
Music from Pixabay

Boko Haram (Islamic Terrorism in Western Africa)

Daniel Mainwaring — Fri, 10 Feb 2023 00:15:15 -0500

Boko Haram (Arabic: جماعة أهل السنة للدعوة والجهاد) is a Nigerian-based Islamic militant group founded by Mohammed Yusuf in 2002. The group seeks to impose its strict version of Islam across a swathe of Africa. Primarily active in the border area around Lake Chad, its violent insurgency has led to millions being displaced and the deaths of over 300,000 children. More recently, the failure of central governments in both Mali and Burkina Faso to tackle the threat led to military coups in both those nations. The group previously pledged allegiance to ISIS although it has now split into factions, one of which opposes ISIS (Arabic: دولة إسلامية) although their violent methods and ideology remain very similar. Boko Haram also has connections with

In this episode, I speak to Vincent Foucher Consulting Senior Analyst for West Africa of Crisis Group International about Boko Haram. We discuss their ideology, growth, and the threat they pose to multiple nations in West and Central Africa.

Expert Guest: Vincent Foucher

Music: Pixabay

Sound: U.S. Presidents Reagan, Nixon, Bush, Trump, Nigerian President Jonathan Goodluck, (Public Domain)
Photo: Abubakar Shekau (Free Use)

Satan and The Exorcists (Part 2 of 2)

Daniel Mainwaring — Thu, 26 Jan 2023 20:43:54 -0500

Kenneth Dukofsky is an exorcist. Raised in the Jewish faith, his experiences with the seemingly supernatural led him to adopt a scientific approach to the supernatural. He also became ordained in the Universal Life Church though he no longer participates in what he refers to as “man-made religions.” In this episode, I talk to Kenneth about his work as an exorcist.

I also speak with Father Vincent Lampert a Vatican-ordained exorcist and Roman Catholic Priest about his ecnounters with the demonic. Additionally, I hear from Shirley Phelps-Roper, a Christian fundamentalist from the controversial Topeka-based Westboro Baptist Church on her views about demons and exorcism.

This episode features some topics and brief language that may be unsuitable for younger listeners.

Sound Effect: Pixabay

Kenneth Dukofsky Youtube Channel

Image: Satan Before The Lord, Corrado Giaquinto. Creative Commons

Satan and the Exorcists (Part 1 of 2)

Daniel Mainwaring — Thu, 12 Jan 2023 22:15:18 -0500

Friday 13th ….

A few years ago, the Barna Group – a market research firm specializing in religious beliefs conducted a survey in which it emerged that more Americans believe Satan is real than believe in God. On a superficial level, the results seem counterintuitive. In a nominally Christian society, God and Satan seem to go hand in hand. But it’s important to remember that the Satan figure of the Bible appears in Islam and Judaism, and that demons whether real or imagined pre-date the Abrahamic religions and can be found in ancient cultures around the world.

But whatever his origins, Satan and his demons have inspired countless movies and TV shows and there are numerous instances of people arguing that these demons can and do possess people even today. In this episode, I speak with four people, an academic, a Vatican Exorcist, a fundamentalist Christian, and a man who believes demons can be tackled through science rather than religion.

Music: Pixabay
Images: Canva

Guests: Father Vincent Lampert
Shirley Phelps-Roper (Westboro Baptist Church)
Kenneth Dukofsky
Ljubo Rubic

Film footage: Les Tresors De Satan (1902)
Public domain
The Devil in a Covent (1899)

Links: Links: Kennth Dukofsky Youtube Channel

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The Göring Brothers: Albert and Hermann

Daniel Mainwaring — Thu, 05 Jan 2023 18:14:18 -0500

In 1945, the Allied powers prepared to hold the Nazi leaders accountable for the crimes committed during world war II. Richard Sonnenfeldt sat down with a man whose name was as synonymous with Nazism as Hitler or Himmler. The subject of the interview, Göring, denied any culpability for the holocaust or the war. Sonnenfeldt dismissed him as a hand wringing witness who was trying to whitewash his past. But Göring continued with his denials even producing a list of Jews he had helped escape the Nazis. The story seemed ridiculous to captors until a new interrogator arrived: Victor Paschkes. His aunt had been smuggled out of Germany and he had little trouble remembering the famous name of the man who assisted her. It was Goring. But this wasn’t Hermann, Hitler’s number two, Paschkes and Sonnenfeldt were sitting with his younger brother Albert. A man wrongly accused of being a Nazi when in fact – despite his brother’s role in the regime had spent years battling against the Nazis. In this episode, I explore the story of The Göring brothers, Albert and Hermann.

Sound: Pixabay
Sentencing of Nazi Leaders at Nuremberg Public domain

Music:
Mahler Symphony No. 5, IV. Adagietto The Peabody orchestra through Creative Commons
Gustav Malher, interprété par Bruno Walter et le Vienna Philhamornic Orchestra. Public Domain

I've Been Everywhere Man: Gary Arndt

Daniel Mainwaring — Wed, 21 Dec 2022 22:23:46 -0500

Of the many Fascinating Places around the world, only the most extraordinary make the Unesco World Heritage site list. Gary Arndt — blogger, businessman, and podcaster — has visited over 400 of these sites since 2007 while visiting every continent and over 200 countries or territories whilst establishing himself as a well-renowned travel writer. But what happens when Covid shuts down the travel industry? Gary reinvented himself as the host of the hugely successful podcast Everything Everywhere Daily and found even greater success than he had as a travel writer. In this episode I speak to the Fascinating man, about his remarkable success.

Gary’s website: Everything Everywhere Daily

Music: Pixabay

Dahomey (Amazon Agojie Warriors & Culture)

Daniel Mainwaring — Wed, 07 Dec 2022 21:56:34 -0500

Precisely 200 years ago, Prince Pedro declared independence for the Portuguese colony of Brazil. The first country in the world to officially acknowledge the vast nation’s independence was a tiny African Kingdom that had developed relations with the South American country over the prior 70 years. Dahomey, a Kingdom that once existed in what today we call Benin, made its mark in the history books of South America. But seven decades later, Dahomey disappeared from the maps having been swallowed up as part of the French Empire during the so-called scramble for Africa. While chasing new territory and resources, the European powers claimed that they were motivated by a desire to bring Christianity to the supposedly undeveloped continent. The Western visitors often described Dahomey in unflattering terms as a pagan nation where human sacrifice was practiced and where slavery (which had recently been outlawed in Europe) was central to the economy. It was also a land where an all-powerful monarch was kept in power with the support of 6,000 ferocious female Agojie warriors the Europeans dubbed “Amazons.”

The reality was much more nuanced. While horrific acts most certainly occurred in Dahomey, –western chroniclers were inclined to focus on the kingdom in isolation and failed to draw parallels with horrors happening elsewhere in the world. In this episode, I explore the story of Dahomey.

Expert Guest: Dr. Lynne Larsen (University of Arkansas)

Sound Effects: Pixabay

Caliphate of Hamdullahi (Massina Empire)

Daniel Mainwaring — Wed, 23 Nov 2022 11:14:18 -0500

In North West Africa, the vast wilderness of the Sahara runs into the tropical rainforests of Benin and Burkina Faso. And it is in this region, that some of Africa’s greatest empires flourished. Among them was the Songhai Empire, as well as the earlier Mali Empire, whose rulers included Mansa Musa – who flushed with gold – was reportedly the wealthiest man in history. By the early 19th century, the Bambara Empire controlled much of the territory that is in today’s Mali. But from the Southwest, a new force emerged, a man named Ahmad Lobbu who forged not just a new empire but what came to be known as the Caliphate of Hamdullahi. An Islamic and jihadist state, it was one of the last powerful empires in the region before the scramble for Africa beginning in 1881 saw almost the entire continent fall under colonial rule.

It’s an area of the world and era of history that is often overlooked in the West. But Professor Mauro Nobili author of Sultan, Caliph, and the Renewer of the Faith: Aḥmad Lobbo, the Tārīkh al-Fattāsh and the Making of an Islamic State in 19th-Century West Africa is a subject matter expert on this period of history. I recently spoke to him about the caliphate and began by picking up from our discussion in a previous episode about the Songhai Empire.

Modern Day Slavery: Mauritania

Daniel Mainwaring — Wed, 09 Nov 2022 22:01:27 -0500

Mauritania, one of Africa’s largest yet least talked about countries holds a dark secret: slavery. While slavery in various forms continues to exist around the world, in Mauritania its on a massive scale having been woven into the very fabric of society. In fact, the loathsome practice was only criminalized 15 years ago. But whereas the emancipation proclamation and subsequent events in the US eventually led to the visible liberation of milions of people, the new law in Mauritania had no such effect. Indeed, the government quickly moved on from criminalizing the trade to claiming there were no slaves in the country. Those suggesting otherwise risked harassment and arrest while the practitioners of the trade were largely undisturbed.

But the situation is starting to improve in part because of the work of organizations such as anti slavery international. An entity founded in 1837 and designed to bring an end to the Atlantic slave trade. Almost two hundreds years later, despite much success, the groups work is not done, as Emma Cain Programme Quality and Impact Manager explained to me.

Learn more at and help fight slavery today by going to AntiSlavery.org

Music: Pixabay

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Modern Day Slavery: Mauritania

Daniel Mainwaring — Wed, 09 Nov 2022 22:01:27 -0500

Mauritania, one of Africas largest yet least talked about countries holds a dark secret: slavery. While slavery in various forms continues to exist around the world, in Mauritania its on a massive scale having been woven into the very fabric of society.

Amy Johnson: The Pioneering Pilot

Daniel Mainwaring — Thu, 27 Oct 2022 18:49:34 -0400

In May 1930, a young English woman from Yorkshire arrived in Sydney, Australia she received a welcome fit for a Queen.Amy Johnson had become the first female pilot to fly from the United Kingdom to Australia. It was a remarkable feat for the 26 year old

Amy Johnson: The Pioneering Pilot

Daniel Mainwaring — Thu, 27 Oct 2022 18:49:34 -0400

In May 1930, a young English woman from Yorkshire arrived in Sydney, Australia she received a welcome fit for a Queen.

Amy Johnson had become the first female pilot to fly from the United Kingdom to Australia. It was a remarkable feat for the 26 year old aviator who was born the same year the Wright brothers launched the first flight. It was also a notable achievement for a British woman considering that just two years earlier most women (Johnson included) weren’t even allowed to vote.

In this episode I explore the life of the extraordinary aviator, from her childhood through her greatest triumphs up until her tragic and still controversial death.

Music: Pixabay

Film: Amy Johnson speaks with Jim Mollison, her husband, before her departure on solo flight to the Cape.

On this day in 1930, Amy Johnson became the 1st woman to fly solo from England to Australia. Big City down under gives courageous girl flyer big reception. Amy Johnson makes a lovely speech.

Amy Johnson discusses plans for her tour

British Movietone. Public Domain

Polygoon Hollands Nieuws (producent) / Nederlands Instituut voor Beeld en Geluid (beheerder) Public Domain

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The Hindenburg Disaster

Daniel Mainwaring — Thu, 13 Oct 2022 22:30:58 -0400

On 6 May 1937, four camera crews were on hand as the German Zeppelin airship the Hindenburg burst into flames. Separately, radio journalist Herbert Morrison was on the scene and his commentary of the event is forever associated with the tragedy. In this episode, I explore the Hindenburg disaster. What went wrong? What did it mean for Nazi Germany? And what was the dark past of one of its victims Ernest Lehman.

Sound & Music Richard Wagner Ride of the Valkyries Conductor: James Allen Gähres Ensemble: Ulm Philharmonic Location: CCU Einsteinsaal, Ulm EFF Open Audio License – version 1 June 2014 Richard Wagner Ride of the Valkyries Public Domain Richard Straus “Wiener Blut”, a waltz by Johann Strauss II Public Domain Mahler Symphony No. 5, IV. Adagietto.ogg Peabody Symphonyt Orchestra Public Domain November 19 2006 Pixabay Herbert Morrison WLS-AM Radio in Chicago (19:25, 6 May 1937, EST) Public Domain Photo: By Murray Becker/Associated Press – eBayfrontback, Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=27765273

The Hindenburg Disaster

Daniel Mainwaring — Thu, 13 Oct 2022 22:30:58 -0400

Tutankhamun: Man, Treasure, Curse

Daniel Mainwaring — Wed, 28 Sep 2022 21:08:25 -0400

Having been lost to history for 3,000 years, Egyptian Pharaoh Tutankhamun became a household name in 1922 when British Archaeologist Howard Carter excavated his tomb. But who was the man behind the iconic golden mask? What treasures were found in his tomb

Tutankhamun: Man, Treasure, Curse

Daniel Mainwaring — Wed, 28 Sep 2022 21:08:25 -0400

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Mussolini's March on Rome (1922)

Daniel Mainwaring — Fri, 16 Sep 2022 09:00:57 -0400

Some 1500 years after Alaric led the Visigoths in the sacking of Rome, the eternal city was braced for another invasion. There was talk of as many as a million supporters of fascist politician Benito Mussolini, seizing power by force. What followed was si

Mussolini’s March on Rome (1922)

Daniel Mainwaring — Fri, 16 Sep 2022 09:00:57 -0400

Munich 1972 Olympic Massacre

Daniel Mainwaring — Sat, 03 Sep 2022 21:23:33 -0400

In September 1972, the Olympic Motto Faster, Higher, Stronger, became an irrelevance as the worlds greatest sporting event was ravaged by violence and bloodshed as the Palestinian Black September group massacred 11 members of the Israeli delegation. In

Munich 1972 Olympic Massacre

Daniel Mainwaring — Sat, 03 Sep 2022 21:23:33 -0400

In September 1972, the Olympic Motto “Faster, Higher, Stronger,” became an irrelevance as the world’s greatest sporting event was ravaged by violence and bloodshed as the Palestinian Black September group massacred 11 members of the Israeli delegation. In this episode, I discuss the Munich Massacre. Why it happened, how it happened, and whether it could have been prevented.

Music by Pixabay

Tony's List: Go West

Daniel Mainwaring — Sun, 28 Aug 2022 13:53:25 -0400

Episode 3 of 3As the Cold War was winding down, a group of 11 East European teenagers -- barely known to each other -- appeared on the playground at St. Mary's Roman Catholic School in Bishop's Stortford, a quiet town 30 miles from London. How would the

Tony’s List: Go West

Daniel Mainwaring — Sun, 28 Aug 2022 13:53:25 -0400

Episode 3 of 3

As the Cold War was winding down, a group of 11 East European teenagers — barely known to each other — appeared on the playground at St. Mary’s Roman Catholic School in Bishop’s Stortford, a quiet town 30 miles from London. How would the town, and their new classmates react to their arrival? And why had they come? In this peculiar three-part story, I recount a tale of daredevil escape, a fake passport, war, the end of communism, and the remarkable story of these 11 people.

Music: Pixabay

Featured Guests: Kazik Bem, Neil Rodrigues, Marta Kazmierska-Skupinska,

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Tony’s List: From Poland With Love

Daniel Mainwaring — Thu, 18 Aug 2022 21:44:36 -0400

Episode 2 of 3

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Featured Guests: Kazik Bem, Neil Rodrigues, Marta Kazmierska-Skupinska, Tony Wood

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Tony's List: From Poland With Love

Daniel Mainwaring — Thu, 18 Aug 2022 21:44:36 -0400

Episode 2 of 3As the Cold War was winding down, a group of 11 East European teenagers -- barely known to each other -- appeared on the playground at St. Mary's Roman Catholic School in Bishop's Stortford, a quiet town 30 miles from London. How would the

Tony’s List: Saddam and The Students

Daniel Mainwaring — Thu, 11 Aug 2022 22:22:49 -0400

Tony's List: Saddam and The Students

Daniel Mainwaring — Thu, 11 Aug 2022 22:22:49 -0400

As the Cold War was winding down, a group of 11 East European teenagers -- barely known to each other -- appeared on the playground at St. Mary's Roman Catholic School in Bishop's Stortford, a quiet town 30 miles from London. How would the town, and their

Wagga Wagga: World War I Stories

Daniel Mainwaring — Fri, 05 Aug 2022 13:59:58 -0400

Wagga Wagga: World War 1 StoriesOn commemorative occasion such as Anzac and Memorial Day, we inevitably reflect on the service of prior generations in The First World War as well as other conflicts. But while these service men and women fought bravely du

Robespierre: The Reign of Terror

Daniel Mainwaring — Fri, 29 Jul 2022 13:03:45 -0400

Robespierre: The Reign of TerrorOn 21 January 1793, a gruesome scene unfolded at the place de la revolution in Paris. After attempting to address the crowd only to have his words drowned out by drums, King Louis XVI the King of France was decapitated by

The Songhai Empire: Africa's Forgotten Super State

Daniel Mainwaring — Fri, 22 Jul 2022 12:00:00 -0400

On the periphery of the Malian city of Gao, close to the banks of the River Niger, sits an extraordinary pyramid-like structure. Standing 17 meters tall, and reportedly constructed with mud and wood shipped in from Mecca, some 7,000 kilometers away, it is

Apartheid South Africa with Gabeba Baderoon

Daniel Mainwaring — Thu, 14 Jul 2022 22:00:00 -0400

In the years after World War II, hundreds of millions of Africans experienced newfound independence after decades or in some cases centuries of Colonialism. But in South Africa, the descendants of white settlers, and other European immigrants increased t

Australian Penal Transportation (British Crime and Punishment Part Two)

Daniel Mainwaring — Fri, 08 Jul 2022 08:50:07 -0400

On the 29 April 1770, two men attempted to stop the disembarkation of a group of strange and unwelcome visitors on a beach in what came to be known as Botany Bay in Australia. The interlopers were lead by Captain James Cook of the British Royal Navy, and

The Bloody Code : British Crime and Punishment (Part One)

Daniel Mainwaring — Fri, 01 Jul 2022 07:37:19 -0400

In the 18th and 19th centuries, Britons were subject to a penal system including up to 220 crimes punishable by death. These offences ranged from murder to theft, from arson to wearing blackface while poaching. Even young children, were subject to these d

Rome's 5 Craziest Emperors (Episode 2) Caligula

Daniel Mainwaring — Wed, 29 Jun 2022 20:24:59 -0400

Caligula the Roman emperor has been held up as the archetype of a crazy ruler for the last 2,000 years. But was he as bad as the history books say he was? And is everything you've read about him true? In this episode I examine Caligula and explain why he

Morris Dancing - The Peculiar British Tradition

Daniel Mainwaring — Thu, 23 Jun 2022 19:29:44 -0400

Morris dancing -- a traditional type of British folk dance is synonymous with villages fairs and men dressed in white dancing with wooden sticks. But there are many more elements to "Morris" that the stereotypes we are familiar with. In this episode, I ex

Witches of Denmark

Daniel Mainwaring — Fri, 17 Jun 2022 09:21:22 -0400

Witches have existed in Denmark since primitive times. Though in the past, many were categorized as "cunning folk" since they were concerned with good deeds rather than ill. But in the late 16th century, anyone carrying around runes, whipping up potions,

Fascinating People Fascinating Places

Daniel Mainwaring — Thu, 16 Jun 2022 16:03:34 -0400

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Rome's 5 Craziest Emperors (Episode 1) Commodus

Daniel Mainwaring — Wed, 15 Jun 2022 18:10:21 -0400

The Roman Emperor Commodus is best know for Joaquin Phoenix's portrayal of him in the movie Gladiator. There is little doubt the ranks as one of Rome's craziest emperors. In this Wednesday bonus mini-cast, I separate fact from fiction and examine the man

The Druids with Ellen Evert Hopman

Daniel Mainwaring — Thu, 09 Jun 2022 19:50:05 -0400

Druids are synonymous with Stonehenge and the Summer Solstice but are these modern druids representative of their ancient forbears? And who exactly were the druids? Many people base their knowledge of the druids on brief remarks made by Roman Emperor Juli

Putin's False Flag: The Moscow Apartment Bombings of 1999

Daniel Mainwaring — Sun, 05 Jun 2022 19:39:51 -0400

On 13 September 1999 Gennadiy Seleznyov speaker of the Duma announced to the Russian parliament that a terrorist attack had hit the remote and hitherto unremarkable city of Volgodonsk. The bombing did occur but not until 3 days later. But it was this inci

Putin's False Flag: The Moscow Apartment Bombings of 1999

Daniel Mainwaring — Fri, 03 Jun 2022 21:34:37 -0400

Everton Football Club: Success, Stagnation & Aspiration

Daniel Mainwaring — Wed, 25 May 2022 19:23:46 -0400

Founded in 1878, Everton are nine times English football champions but recent decades have seen the club slide into mediocrity. In this episode, I talk to fans who witnessed relegation in the 1950s, The Golden Vision and Holy Trinity of the 1960s, the pin

Astronomer and Astronaut: Hubble from each perspective with Steven Hawley

Daniel Mainwaring — Thu, 12 May 2022 17:53:23 -0400

Heroes of Space. Part IIIIn 1990, astronaut Steven Hawley deployed the Hubble telescope in space as part of the crew of the space shuttle Discovery. Kansas-born Hawley was among the civilians selected to be part of the space program on the basis of his ex

The Space Race with Historian Dr. Cathleen Lewis

Daniel Mainwaring — Sat, 07 May 2022 13:25:56 -0400

Heroes of Space. Part IIIn the aftermath of World War II, the United States and USSR quickly turned their attention to space. In this episode, I talk to one of the world's leading experts on space history: Dr. Cathleen Lewis curator of International Spa

Gallipoli Part Two: The Forging of The Anzacs

Daniel Mainwaring — Fri, 29 Apr 2022 23:00:00 -0400

The Anzac landings in Gallipoli quickly descend into chaos as Braund and other commanders try to lead their men to victory against overwhelming odds. In this episode, I explore the story of the tragic tale of George Braund, Henry Edward White, and s

Gallipoli Part One: For King and Empire

Daniel Mainwaring — Fri, 22 Apr 2022 22:55:27 -0400

In August 1914, New South Wales politician George Braund was tasked with forming the 2nd Infantry Battalion of the newly created Australian Imperial Force. One of his recruits was Henry Edward White. Both men had some prior military experience, and like m

Explore Your Carlow or Irish Roots

Daniel Mainwaring — Thu, 07 Apr 2022 22:00:00 -0400

Do you have Irish ancestry? Are you intrigued about the history of Carlow? John Kelly of the Carlow Historical and Archaeological Society offers advice and resources for anyone thinking of making a visit or delving into genealogical research. This is bonu

The Battle of Carlow and the 1798 Irish Rebellion

Daniel Mainwaring — Thu, 07 Apr 2022 21:54:11 -0400

On the 24 May 1798, simultaneous revolts across cities and towns in Ireland signified the start of the long anticipated Irish rebellion. The insurectionists -- many of whom were members of The Society of United Irishmen -- were both protestant and catholi

Westboro Baptist Church: Shirley Phelps-Roper Interview

Daniel Mainwaring — Thu, 31 Mar 2022 22:00:27 -0400

When you hear people talk about zealots and religious hate groups, you tend to think of some dour old cave dweller with a long beard or a 17th century puritan with an obscenely large and seemingly unnecessary buckle on his hat. You don’t typically think o

Season 3 Preview

Daniel Mainwaring — Mon, 28 Mar 2022 20:36:38 -0400

In season 3 Dan talks to NASA astronauts Jim Wetherbee and Steve Hawley as well as Smithsonian space historian Cathy Lewis. He discusses Gallipoli with Australian Department of Veteran's Affairs historian Ian Hodges and explores the 1798 rebellion in Irel

Grand Orange Lodge of Ireland

Daniel Mainwaring — Sat, 26 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -0400

In the Spring of 2019, Scottish police launched investigations into incidents at two football matches. In the first, Aberdeen fans were accused of using colorful language to suggest that English football manager Steven Gerrard was an Orange man. A few wee

Modern Day Hero: NASA Astronaut Jim Wetherbee

Daniel Mainwaring — Fri, 18 Mar 2022 23:00:00 -0400

Heroes of Space. Part II have always had a fascination with heroic figures. In the modern world, it's difficult to think of a task requiring more courage and skill than flying as a test pilot -- unless of course you decide to go into space. Jim Weth

UFOs Part Two: The Experiencers

Daniel Mainwaring — Fri, 11 Mar 2022 17:00:00 -0500

In this episode, I delve deeper into the world of UFOs beyond the Hollywood flying saucers. I talk to four experts from the fields of academia, journalism, and research who have thoroughly investigated the phenomena either as skeptics or experiencers. Fea

UFOs Part One: The Beginning of the Phenomena

Daniel Mainwaring — Fri, 04 Mar 2022 12:00:00 -0500

Racism and The New Black Panther Party in Kansas City

Daniel Mainwaring — Thu, 24 Feb 2022 22:42:38 -0500

Tamara Jones is a prominent civil rights activist and outspoken critic of well-documented instances of racism and corruption involving the Kansas City Police Force. More controversially, she is the Minister of Justice for The New Black Panther Party and i

Westboro Baptist Church

Daniel Mainwaring — Thu, 03 Feb 2022 23:40:09 -0500

In season 3 I talk to Shirley Phelps of the controversial Westboro Baptist Church. Here is a preview. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/daniel-mainwaring5/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/daniel-mainwaring5/support

Season 3 Preview

Daniel Mainwaring — Sun, 30 Jan 2022 23:18:03 -0500

Dan investigates NASA with astronauts Jim Wetherbee and Steve Hawley plus space historian Dr. Cathleen Lewis. He delves into the phenomena of UFOs with Penn State Professor Greg Eghigian, author Robert Sheaffer, MUFON state director for Michigan Bill Konk

Space: Astronauts -- Modern Day Heroes (preview)

Daniel Mainwaring — Sat, 29 Jan 2022 00:10:54 -0500

Dan explores the space race and interviews NASA astronauts Jim Wetherbee and Steve Hawley as well as space historian Dr Cathleen Lewis -- curator of International Space Programs and Spacesuits at the Smithsonian Institution’s National Air and Space Museum

UFO: The Skeptics and the Believers: Preview of season 3

Daniel Mainwaring — Thu, 27 Jan 2022 21:58:35 -0500

Coming in March 2022. Dan investigates the UFO phenomena on Fascinating People, Fascinating Places. Guests include Professor Greg Eghigian of Penn State University, MUFON state director of Michigan William Konkolesky, author Robert Sheaffer, and jou

Romania 1989

Daniel Mainwaring — Fri, 14 Jan 2022 22:11:03 -0500

The Romanian revolution of 1989 was the result of the countrys long tradition of simultaneously resisting and embracing outside forces and influences. Its a process that stretches back to the second century AD when the Roman Emperor Trajan conquered the

The Black Hand Serbia (Gavrilo Princip)

Daniel Mainwaring — Fri, 07 Jan 2022 11:00:00 -0500

On 28 June 1914, a young Serb named Gavrilo Princip sat outside a Delicatessen in Sarajevo, reflecting on his role in a botched assassination attempt on Archduke Ferdinand heir to the Austro-Hungarian empire. To his surprise, the intended target suddenl

King Charles II of England

Daniel Mainwaring — Fri, 31 Dec 2021 14:00:00 -0500

On the 30 January 1649, a large crowd gathers beneath a hastily erected scaffold at the Palace of Whitehall, at the stroke of 2pm a nameless masked man delivered a single blow to sever the head of Charles II. 700 hundred years after Alfred the Great sough

Preview: Romania 1989

Daniel Mainwaring — Wed, 29 Dec 2021 15:07:21 -0500

Coming in January I reflect on Romania 1989

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Empress Theodora

Daniel Mainwaring — Tue, 28 Dec 2021 19:01:40 -0500

On 1 April 527 AD, an extraordinary event unfolded in the ancient city of Constantinople -- known to the modern world as Instanbul. A 37 year old woman -- a former actress and prostitute dressed in the imperial regalia of Rome -- was crowned as empress of

Taize

Daniel Mainwaring — Sun, 19 Dec 2021 17:10:00 -0500

Every year tens of thousands of young people descend on the small Christian community of Taize in Eastern France. Founded by a Swiss man, Roger Schtz, the ecumenical ministry provides a place of refuge where Christians and non-believers can reflect, pray

Mobuto Sese Seko

Daniel Mainwaring — Fri, 10 Dec 2021 20:00:00 -0500

Mobuto Sese Seko, once described by Ronald Reagan as a voice of good sense and goodwill was one of the most powerful and controversial figures of the post-colonial era in Africa. From humble roots, his charisma and intelligence propelled him from obscur

Grace O'Malley

Daniel Mainwaring — Fri, 22 Oct 2021 16:00:00 -0400

Grace O’Malley, her name conjures up images of a wild, sword-wielding pirate terrorizing merchants off the West coast of Ireland. But in reality, she was far from the stereotypical patch-eyed, wooden-legged pirate of folklore. From her point of view, she wasn’t really a pirate at all. In this episode, I explore the woman behind the myth. The high-ranking, educated, intelligent, leader of Connacht who won an admirer if not an ally in the form of Elizabeth I Queen of England. This is an original production brought to you by Daniel Mainwaring's Fascinating People, Fascinating Places Podcast. For more information visit the website www.DanielMainwaring.com Music and Sound Effects: Pixabay Audio Under Public Commons 3.0 JS Bach Toccata and Fugue in D Minor Intro from Dorsey Jackson - https://youtu.be/DxFyjYpKUVE of Dorsey Jackson Global at Compound City --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/daniel-mainwaring5/message

Empress Matilda

Daniel Mainwaring — Fri, 15 Oct 2021 17:00:00 -0400

On the 1st of December 1135, King Henry I of England died. His choice of successor was controversial but unequivocal. His daughter Matilda -- previously crowned as Empress of the Holy Roman Empire -- would be crowned as the first Queen of England. In theory, she was the most powerful woman in Europe, but neither Henry’s plans nor hers came to fruition. In order to claim her throne, she’d have to overcome treachery, betrayal, and civil war. In this episode, I examine the life of the powerful woman known to history as Empress Matilda. Her rise to prominence, her political alliances which included two marriages, the setbacks she faced, her quest for revenge, and her enduring legacy. This is an original production brought to you by Daniel Mainwaring's Fascinating People, Fascinating Places Podcast. For more information visit the website www.DanielMainwaring.com Music and Sound Effects: Pixabay Audio Under Public Commons 3.0 JS Bach Toccata and Fugue in D Minor Intro from Dorsey Jackson - https://youtu.be/DxFyjYpKUVE of Dorsey Jackson Global at Compound City --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/daniel-mainwaring5/message

East Germany Part Two

Daniel Mainwaring — Fri, 08 Oct 2021 21:00:00 -0400

With Germany divided, the GDR grapples with economic problems and unrest. The erection of the Berlin Wall draws US President John F Kennedy to Berlin, while the state represses the church, and embarks on a nationalized doping campaign to boost performance in sport. The arrival of Gorbachev signals the beginning of the end for Honecker and the Stasi. Feature subjects: Erich Honecker, Erich Mielke, Joseph Stalin, JFK, Ronald Reagan, Mikhail Gorbachev, Munich Olympics, The PLO, Doping, Egon Krenz Cover picture: By Noir, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=1402275 Music and Sound Effects: Pixabay Audio Under Public Commons 3.0 English: Address from the Brandenburg Gate (Berlin Wall). Full text at Wikisource Date12 June 1987SourceUniversity of Virginia Miller Center for Public Affairs President Kennedy's "Ich bin ein Berliner" speech. Transcript available.[1] Date26 June 1963SourceKennedy Presidential Library[2]AuthorJohn F. Kennedy Reagan Brandenburg Gate speech Public Domain National Anthem of Germany. Date 1797 Source Own work AuthorCsifoZsombor --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/daniel-mainwaring5/message

East Germany Part One

Daniel Mainwaring — Thu, 30 Sep 2021 21:14:43 -0400

In 1949, communist leaders formalized the division of a nation with the creation of the German Democratic Republic. In the West, this was portrayed as an opportunistic act by puppets of the Soviets who wished to impose their ideology on Eastern Europe. But the story of German communism began long before 1949. In this episode, I will examine the roots of the ideology. Its adherents, growth, and the factors that led to the creation of the totalitarian state widely known as East Germany. Featured Subjects: Karl Marx, Friedrich Engels, Rosa Luxemburg, Karl Liebknecht, Walter Ulbricht, Ernest Thalmann, Erich Mielke, Erich Honecker, Lenin, Bela Kun, Max Hoelz, Wilhelm Pieck, Spartakusbund, Kommunistische Partei Deutschlands, Sozialdemokratische Partei Deutschlands Music: Public Domain and Creative Commons 3.0 Choir and orchestra of Bolshoi Theatre, conducted by G. Rozhdestvensky May 2012 Русский: Государственный гимн Советского Союза, 1968 English: National anthem of the Soviet Union in its post-1955 arrangement Sound Effects: Pixabay English: Address from the Brandenburg Gate (Berlin Wall). Full text at Wikisource Date12 June 1987SourceUniversity of Virginia Miller Center for Public Affairs President Kennedy's "Ich bin ein Berliner" speech. Transcript available.[1] Date26 June 1963SourceKennedy Presidential Library[2]AuthorJohn F. Kennedy --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/daniel-mainwaring5/message

The Great Exhibition

Daniel Mainwaring — Fri, 24 Sep 2021 20:25:16 -0400

The Great Exhibition of 1851 was the world's first global trade fair. Attendees included Charles Dickens, Lewis Carroll, and Karl Marx. But beyond the pomp and ceremony, there were fears of a violent insurrection. Critics implored the Queen to cancel the event. In this episode, I explore the exhibition's founders, critics, highlights, and enduring legacy. Coming Sunday 26 September. Music licensed under Creative Commons 3.0. Handel - Zadok the Priest 2 June 2013 archive.org St Matthew's Concert Choir; Damien Giromella, director --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/daniel-mainwaring5/message

East Germany

Daniel Mainwaring — Wed, 22 Sep 2021 22:35:32 -0400

As the Nazi regime was defeated, East Germans hoped for a brighter future. Political exiles such as Erich Honecker returned to Berlin and set about rebuilding the nation. But, the fragile alliance of World War II soon collapsed. The Western nations found themselves at odds with the Soviets and Germany was divided. In this episode, I explore the origins of communism in Germany, the rise and the fall of the German Democratic Republic (East Germany). Coming in October 2021 Licensed under Wiki Commons 3.0 English: Portrait of Erich Honecker, leader of East Germany (1971-1989). Cropped using Photo Editor at https://www.befunky.com/ and reuploaded to Wikimedia Commons by Emiya1980 English: Address from the Brandenburg Gate (Berlin Wall). Full text at Wikisource Date12 June 1987SourceUniversity of Virginia Miller Center for Public Affairs President Kennedy's "Ich bin ein Berliner" speech. Transcript available.[1] Date26 June 1963SourceKennedy Presidential Library[2]AuthorJohn F. Kennedy --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/daniel-mainwaring5/message

The Great Exhibition

Daniel Mainwaring — Tue, 21 Sep 2021 20:47:14 -0400

Caligula

Daniel Mainwaring — Sun, 19 Sep 2021 15:00:00 -0400

The depraved and sadistic Roman emperor was one of the most reviled figures of antiquity. Allegations of incest, murder, and more bizarrely the promotion of his beloved horse to consul still linger in popular culture today. But was he really the deranged tyrant we learned about in history class or was there another side to him? In this episode, I will explore the truth of the man behind the legend. This is an original production brought to you by Daniel Mainwaring's Fascinating People, Fascinating Places Podcast. For more information visit the website www.DanielMainwaring.com Additional material provided by Dorsey Jackson - https://youtu.be/DxFyjYpKUVE of Dorsey Jackson Global at Compound City Covert art is a bust of Emperor Caligula, Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek made by Louis Le Grand in March 2007 Made available under a Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported (CC-BY-SA 3.0: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en). Audio effects and music Pixabay --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/daniel-mainwaring5/message

Short Stories: Seashells

Daniel Mainwaring — Sat, 18 Sep 2021 20:48:14 -0400

Roman Emperor Caligula raised an army and marched across Gaul with every intention of invading Great Britain. Having set sail, he neared the famous white cliffs of Dover before returning course and disembarking in France. Upon his return, two soldiers: Gaius and Lucius, are surprised to find themselves tasked with something other than battle. This is an original production brought to you by Daniel Mainwaring's Fascinating People, Fascinating Places Podcast. For more information visit the website www.DanielMainwaring.com Cover art is a bust of Emperor Caligula, Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek made by Louis Le Grand in March 2007 Made available under a Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported (CC-BY-SA 3.0: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en). Music used is Bach – Toccata and Fugue in D minor, BWV 565 by Carl Weinrich | Music promoted on https://www.chosic.com/ Creative Commons --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/daniel-mainwaring5/message