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Scott of the Antarctic: Lizzie Meek of the Antarctic Hertiage Trust
Journey back to the Heroic Age of Antarctic Exploration as we recount the epic expedition led by Englishman Robert Falcon Scott, who set his sights on reaching the elusive South Pole. This audacious q
The Global Epidemic: Human Trafficking with Martina E. Vandenberg
"In our eye-opening episode, we confront the harsh reality of modern slavery as revealed by a sobering 2022 report from the International Labor Organization. Shockingly, the report estimates that a st
How I found Saddam Hussein: Eric Maddox
In this gripping episode, we delve into the remarkable story of Eric Maddox, the interrogator who played a pivotal role in the capture of Saddam Hussein. In 2003, as part of a Delta Force team operati
Classics Revisited: The Business of Sex
In this unusual and eye-opening episode, we dive headfirst into a topic that hadn't been on our radar until a surprising encounter with a female brothel owner from Nevada. Her story, which was feature
Classics Revisited: Munich 1972
In October 2023, Hamas terrorists massacred Israeli civilians as well as many foreign tourists in an unprecedented attack. Consequently, the Israeli government under Netanyahu launched retaliatory str
Classics Revisited: Satan and The Exorcists
This was the most disturbing episode I have ever recorded. Vatican Exorcist Vincent Lampert is one of the most prominent Roman Catholic combatants of demons in the world. I was very anxious when I mad
Classics Revisited: Eva Peron
One of the most enjoyable interviews I have had over the past two years was with Prof. Margaret Schwartz from Fordham University about Eva Peron. Clearly, I wasn't alone as that episode was the most l
Season 5
Fascinating People, Fascinating Places returns in January. Here about the exciting new episodes in this preview.
Classics Revisited: Putin’s False Flag
The new series of Fascinating People, Fascinating Places launches on 5 January 2024 with new episodes featuring the man who caught Saddam Hussein, the lawyer for the 9/11 mastermind, and much more.Bu
Brian Hodgson: A Pioneer of Sound
Join us in this fascinating episode as we explore the pioneering work of Brian Hodgson, a true trailblazer in the realm of sound. With a background as a composer and as a member of the renowned BBC Ra