Have you ever stepped on dog poop and felt satisfaction knowing that the full power of the law would bring the wretched animal to justice after you press civil charges? No? It's just a dog with no concept of property damage? Hm. Animals can sometimes be a nuisance just doing what they do, like said dog, or worse, pests eating your family’s crops. And there was a time when, yes, you could take these animals to human court. For this bonus episode we ask: “can animals even commit crimes?”, as we explore stories of animal crime and punishment.Visuals made by Karina GrensMusic credits: Classic Accents on Hooksounds & medieval waltz music by tunetank on Pixabay#Medieval #history #animals #justice #punishment #catterpillars #pigs #dogs #podcast

Alexander the Great lit up the world and left those around him to pick up the ashes. We know the stories of his conquests, rise to the very top, and ultimately his death — but what about after? What happened to his friends and family?Meet Cassander, the cut-throat figure who “watched” over Alexander’s home of Macedonia as he conquered far-off lands. Join us as we uncover Cassander’s story and find out why it’s not always good to be related to those at the very top. Visuals made by Karina GrensMusic credits: Classic Accents on Hooksounds & In Horto by theromancrow on Pixabay

Over the past century, women’s football has been suppressed, banned and even criminalised. Yet, in 1971, a Women’s World Cup held in Mexico City (20 years before the first “official” FIFA Women’s World Cup) reached unprecedented numbers. The Final was watched by a record-breaking crowd, making it the highest-attended women’s sporting event in history. And until 2023, nobody knew. Listen to the incredible story of footballers fulfilling their dreams and defying all odds, inspired by the 2023 documentary, Copa 71, which shows never-seen-before footage of this historic event. Visuals made by Karina GrensMusic credits: Classic Accents on Hooksounds & Night Summer Lounge of Bransboynd on Pixabay#Copa71 #WorldCup #WomensSoccer #WomenFootball #WomensWorldCup #1971 #FIFA

We often hear how the British Empire conquered the world. We hear far less about those who resisted. And even less about those who won.This is the story of Nanny of the Maroons: a woman who escaped slavery, led others to freedom, and fought her enslavers for years. From the Jamaican mountains, she outwitted the most powerful empire in history and built a community that refused to be conquered. Find out more about this warrior, leader, and legend!Visuals made by Karina GrensMusic credits: Classic Accents on Hooksounds & African Whistle, Surprising Media on Pixabay#NannyoftheMaroons #Maroons #Nanny #British #colonizers #Jamaica #QueenNanny #NannyGranny #revolutionary

'My career has been one long impersonation of this person', said the famous Chuck Berry about this queer female African-American gospel artist. And he was not the only one: many famous rock 'n roll artists, like Little Richard, Elvis Presley, and Bob Dylan, were deeply inspired by her.We are diving into the story of Sister Rosetta Tharpe, also known as the Godmother of Rock 'n Roll. She defied the rules of gender, religion, and music, but did not fit in anymore when the genre of music she helped to create became dominated by straight white men. Don't be fooled, though: she was a real sh*t stirrer!Visuals made by Karina GrensMusic credits: Classic Accents on Hooksounds & “I Looked Down the Line,” performed by Sister Rosetta Tharpe (Decca Records). Used for illustrative purposes

So, good pet owners know that they should let their dogs walks for some 30 minutes a day. Some, more athletically-minded individuals run with their dogs. Others let their dogs run for office.  What’s going on here - is this hands-off pet ownership or hands-off policymaking? For this season’s bonus episode, join us for a quick glimpse of pets in politics. Music credits: Classic Accents on Hooksounds Visuals made by Karina Grens #history #podcast #decentering #people #stories #decolonising #decolonise #decolonizing #colonisation #animals #elected #stubbs #cat #dog #rhino #cacareco #caligula #incitatus #horse

They say you can’t run away from your lies. There once was a man who certainly tried, and he tried so hard that he built a hill of lies he could die on. This is the story of Gregor MacGregor, a Scottish soldier, general, and thrifter who jumped from one impossible situation to another in 18th-century Europe and the Caribbean. Once he found out lies could get him ahead, he tried to go all the way. MacGregor might have been the biggest conman the world had ever seen. Just us to find out more! Music credits: Classic Accents and Mystical Creatures on Hooksounds Visuals made by Karina Grens #history #podcast #decentering #people #stories #decolonising #decolonise #decolonizing #colonisation #17thcentury #18thcentury #Scottish #NewWorld #LatinAmerica #Caracas #Poyais #GregorMacGregor #trickster

Who was this old magical grandma that took New York socialites by storm? The co-founder of Thesophy godmother of early modern mysticisms and 70s flower power, Helena Blavatsky is an influential cultural figure at the edge of popular awareness. What was her illusive draw, and why does her spirit reverberate until today? Just us today to find out more!Music credits: Classic Accents and New Age Vibe on HooksoundsVisual made by Karina Grens

When you imagine a pirate, who do you see? A drunken, bearded scallywag sailing the high seas in search of gold, greed and girls? That’s what most pirates are remembered for. But, Calico Jack is famed for something else: because female pirates served under his command. And although those women are infinitely more interesting than the male crew, few know their story. Who this? Anne Bonny is a fabulous reminder that women have been challenging the ever-pervasive patriarchy and rewriting gender roles since day one (in her case, 300 years ago). Tune in to find out more! Music credits: Classic Accents and Cinematic Drama on Hooksounds Visuals made by Karina Grens #history #podcast #decentering #people #stories #decolonising #decolonise #decolonizing #colonisation #AnneBonny #AnnFulford #17thcentury #Ireland #Carribean #pirate #pirates #CalicoJackRackham #Calico #Jack

Let’s talk about a figure in indian history who, for Indian authorities, just would not “Bhave” himself!  Today, we're diving into the story of Vinayak Narahari Bhave, aka Vinoba, the man who took "hangry" to a whole new level. Vinoba was a spiritual leader and social reformer who went on a hunger strike at the age of six, all because he wanted to go to school. We don't know about you, but we can barely go six hours without snacking, let alone six days without food. But Vinoba didn't stop there. He went on to become a prolific writer, philosopher, and advocate for nonviolence and social justice. He even walked across India on foot, spreading his message of love and peace. We like to imagine him strolling through the countryside, with a bag of snacks tucked under his arm just in case he got hangry again. So, if you're ready to mis-Bhave, join us for this episode about the one and only Vinoba. Just don't forget to bring some snacks! Music credits: Classic Accents and Surrealistic Fantasy on Hooksounds Visuals made by Karina Grens #history #podcast #decentering #people #stories #decolonising #decolonise #decolonizing #colonisation #vinoba #bhave #VinayakNarahariBhave #19thcentury #India #Indian #Bhoodan #movement #Ghandi #Geetai