Fascinating People Fascinating Places
Daniel Mainwaring

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Eva Peron (Evita) in Life and Death
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03/24/23 • 27 min
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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.
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
03/24/23 • 27 min



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POISONOUS WORDS: LORD HAW HAW THE NAZI PROPAGANDA TOOL
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06/30/23 • 32 min
5.0
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
Music: Pixabay
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.
06/30/23 • 32 min



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Modern Day Slavery: Mauritania
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11/10/22 • 26 min
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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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11/10/22 • 26 min



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The Science of Scrying (Mirror Gazing)
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06/02/23 • 29 min
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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.
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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
06/02/23 • 29 min



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Reincarnation Explored: Featuring Ellie Garnham
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05/19/23 • 30 min
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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
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
05/19/23 • 30 min



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Hungary 1956 (Revolution)
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11/11/23 • 37 min
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In 1956, Soviet tanks rolled into Budapest determined to suppress the Hungarian revolution. Just months after an uprising in communist Poland, it was a severe test for the Soviets who were still adjusting to life post Stalin.
The revolution had its roots in events from decades earlier going back to World War I and beyond. It introduced the world to figures such as Imre Nagy and Janos Kadar. It also tragically set the tone for how later protests in Czechoslovakia in 1968, and Romania 1989, would be addressed by communist authorities, and has echoes today.
In this episode, I examine the roots of the 1956 Hungarian Revolution, it’s heroes, villains and benefactors.
1956-ban szovjet tankok gördültek be Budapestre a magyar forradalom leverésére. Alig néhány hónappal a kommunista lengyelországi felkelés után ez súlyos próbatétel volt a szovjetek számára, akik még mindig alkalmazkodtak a Sztálin utáni élethez. A forradalom gyökerei az évtizedekkel korábbi eseményekben
gyökereznek, egészen az első világháborúig és azon túl.
Olyan figurákat mutatott be a világgal, mint Nagy Imre és
Kádár János. Tragikusan megadta az alaphangot annak is,
hogy a későbbi 1968-as csehszlovákiai és 1989-es romániai
tüntetéseket a kommunista hatóságok hogyan kezeljék,
és ma is visszhangja van. Ebben az epizódban az 1956-os magyar forradalom gyökereit, hőseit, gonosztevőit és jótevőit vizsgálom.
Music: Pixabay
11/11/23 • 37 min



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God & Science:Reasons to Believe with Jeff Zweerink
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11/03/23 • 42 min
5.0
Science and religion are often pitted against each other with many people believing faith is incompatible with science. But is it?
Astrophysicist Jeff Zweerink PhD, Senior Research Scholar at Reasons To Believe believes the opposite. Jeff — whose publications include Who is Afraid of The Multiverse? —argues that scientific discoveries as well as theoretical notions like a meta verse actually offer evidence to back up his Christian faith.
In this episode, we discuss the interface of God and Science.
Guest: Jeff Zweerink
Music and Sound Effects: Pixabay
Resources: Reasons.org
11/03/23 • 42 min



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Munich 1972 Olympic Massacre
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09/04/22 • 29 min
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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
09/04/22 • 29 min



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The Vow: A Love Story and The Holocaust
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07/14/23 • 31 min
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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:
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
07/14/23 • 31 min



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Preview: Chile, the CIA and the Disappeared
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07/10/23 • 1 min
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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.
07/10/23 • 1 min



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Why did you start this show?
I used to do written media work, articles, interviews, and so on but words on a page never quite conveyed the full story. Hearing the tone of someone's voice, the nuances of their stories, and adding some color with music, sound effects etc was much more evocative. So after taking some time to roll the dice on what for me was a new medium, I quickly realized I could better share people's stories and the things that interest me in an audio format.
What do you hope listeners gain from listening to your show?
I like to learn. Whether that is learning about some obscure culture from thousands of years ago or hearing from an astronaut what it is like in space, a priest what is it like doing an exorcism, or someone tackling modern-day slavery how they go about identifying victims and tackling the evil people running the trade. I hope my audience shares my desire to become better educated and open-minded.
Which episode should someone start with?
My interview with Gabeba Baderoon -- award-winning poet and university professor -- about growing up in South Africa under Apartheid where she was legally discriminated against for being black, and socially discriminated against for being a woman is a great place to start. Everything in the world she was born into was stacked against her for no good reason and yet she managed to thrive and not be held down by other people, just as her mother before her had refused to do.
Which have been your favourite episodes so far?
I've done a few with Ian Hodges of the Australian Department of Veterans Affairs and he is a very good historian and also a really cool guy. Likewise, Prof. Mauro Nobili of the Univ of Illinois is a great guest that I enjoy talking to. Astronauts Jim Wetherbee and Steve Hawley were childhood heroes of mine so they were great episodes. Prof. Margaret Schwartz was great to collaborate with on the episode about Evita and that one is ranked as my most popular on several websites.
Which episode are you most proud of?
The two I did on Gallipoli in WW1. Firstly, getting two Australian government historians to be interviewed added credibility to the whole thing as it was a pivotal moment in Aussie history. But my Great Uncle also fought and died for the Aussie army there and I actually learned more about the tragic circumstances of his death while doing the episode. I also found some good archival audio to use and a great voice actor who helped narrate. Overall it was emotional for me and I think very good.
What is your vision for your show?
I want it to be inclusive and broad. Initially, I focussed on what I know best which is European history and religion. But I've spent months researching other regions and speaking with experts on Nigeria, Cambodia, Mali, and other places to make sure I get accurate information. I try to always be fair and balanced and nonjudgmental. I want the show to provoke discussion and thought but not conflict. I've interviewed some controversial people with whom I have nothing in common but it was civil.
What is your favourite other podcast that isn't yours?
I really like Dark Histories. It's mostly focussed on either unsolved historical murders or the supernatural. Two topics I have touched on and that interest me. Also, Ben, the host is very charismatic. It's a bit more homey around the fireplace-type approach than my show which is 60 minutes type documentary. But his approach works very well for him with his personality so even though it's much different than mine I really enjoy it.
How did you come up with the name for your podcast?
It was deliberately broad so entirely functional. Basically I found a lot of people and places fascinating so I figured it I used that as the title it would enable me to go wherever the mood took me.
Tell us a bit about yourself
I am from Hertfordshire in England. I now live in the MidWest of the US. I like to travel, I love soccer -- obviously being from England -- I have a very eclectic friend group. Trust me -- you have no idea lo. I just like different people from different cultures, socio-economic groups etc. I find conformity boring so the more diversity I have around me in any respect I enjoy because it makes my life more interesting and helps me learn other perspectives.
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Fascinating People Fascinating Places currently has 94 episodes available.
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The podcast is about Society & Culture, History, Documentary and Podcasts.
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The episode title 'Eva Peron (Evita) in Life and Death' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Fascinating People Fascinating Places?
The average episode length on Fascinating People Fascinating Places is 27 minutes.
How often are episodes of Fascinating People Fascinating Places released?
Episodes of Fascinating People Fascinating Places are typically released every 7 days, 2 hours.
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The first episode of Fascinating People Fascinating Places was released on Sep 19, 2021.
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Betty Mulroy
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Jul 18
I live in Perth Scotland now but my brother in Mayo, Ireland told me about this podcast and the Grace O'Malley episode. I listened to that on my IPAD. I then listened to the one about Ireland in 1798, and the one on the Orange Order. They were all very well done.
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Grafton Ellis
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Jul 17
My family are from Kensington in London and lived right beside the Great Exhibition of 1851 which is what intrigued me about this show but since then I have learnt a lot about The Black Panthers, NASA, Top Guns, Islamic Terrorism and son on. Great show.
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William Pargiter
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Jul 17
I’m partial to British Empire history which drew me in.
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Elizabeth Jesshop
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Jun 30
I especially enjoy the ones on the monarchy
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Owen Johns
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Jun 25
Very eclectic mix of topics. The interview with Top Gun pilot was great. The discussions with astronauts were right up my alley
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