In this podumentary, we dive into the fascinating world of dolls. In this collaboration episode between the Who This podcast and the Glymp, Dayne, Jo, Roy and Maarten explore why humans find dolls both fascinating as well as creepy. Are you with us?

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This is the story of a French postman. But not just any postman. This is a guy who, after falling over a pretty-looking rock, decided to build an entire palace with his bare hands.

Throughout his life, Ferdinand Cheval was haunted by tragedy and sorrow. Loss after loss, he found himself out of control of his life and increasingly alone, with little to show. Perhaps being unable to sculpt his own destiny, he one day decided to take matters into his own hands - the matter in this case being literal rocks and pebbles he found along his delivery routes - and began sculpting a wondrous palace that would be his legacy.

Tune into this episode about Ferdinand Cheval on Who This podcast. Visuals made by Karina Grens Music credits: Classic Accents on Hooksounds & For When It Rains on PixaBay #history #podcast #decentering #Cheval #FerdinandCheval #postman #France #French #people #stories #decolonising #decolonise #decolonizing #LePalaisIdées

"I’m not a fag disguised as poet. I don’t need a disguise. Here is my face. I speak for my difference. I defend what I am", wrote the fabulous Chilean political queer activist Pedro Lemebel. Lemebel grew up in poverty and a world full of ruthless injustice. Blessed by the power of creativity, writing, and criticism, he stood up for those who did not have the power to stand up for themselves.

This is the story of a man (or in his own words 'queen') who dedicated his life to equality. Against all odds and hardships, he strived for a world where everyone had a place.

Tune into this episode about Pedro Lemebel on Who This podcast. Visuals made by Karina Grens Music credits: Classic Accents Hooksounds & Flamenco Guitar Duo PixaBay #history #podcast #decentering #Lemebel #PedroLemebel #queer #activism #people #stories #decolonising #decolonise #decolonizing #Chile #Pinochet #dictatorship

In the turbulent landscape of late 1980s Uganda, the enigmatic figure of Alice Lakwena emerged, weaving together spirituality and armed resistance in the formation of the Holy Spirit Movement (HSM).

Against a backdrop of political upheaval and entrenched patriarchal norms, Lakwena's story embodies the intricate intersection of religion, gender, and politics amidst conflict. Some find her story distasteful, while others find her story fascinating.

As we delve into her journey, we confront the complexities of rebellion, the challenges of challenging convention, and the enduring struggles against oppression that resonate throughout Uganda's history. Where do you stand in your perception of her?

Tune into this episode about Lakwena on Who This podcast. Visuals made by Karina Grens Music credits: Classic Accents & Levitation #history #podcast #decentering #Lakwena #Uganda #rebellion #rebelleader # #people #stories #decolonising #decolonise #decolonizing #holyspiritmovement #80s #hsm #1980s #AliceAuma #AliceLakwena

We all know the story of Bonnie and Clyde, but many of us are unfamiliar with the bandit couple Maria Bonita and Lampião.

Their story takes place in the 1920s and 1930s in the Brazilian Northeast, which was riddled with violence, corruption and poverty. Growing up in this harsh reality, Maria Bonita decided to create her own path, against the grain of patriarchy. She met the famous bandit leader Lampião, jumped on the back of a horse, and followed love with a gun in hand.

Tune into this episode about Maria Bonita on Who This podcast.

Visuals made by Karina Grens Music credits: Classic Accents & Matador Theo Gerard on Pixabay

#history #podcast #decentering #MariaBonita #Bonita #MariaDéia #Cangaço #bandit #people #stories #decolonising #decolonise #decolonizing #Lampião #VirgulinoFerreiradaSilva #Brazil #20thcentury #folk #hero #BonnieandClyde

“All day long my heart trembles like a leaf. All alone at midnight, where did that beloved go?”, were the words of the famous Persian poet Rumi about a lesser-known, yet fascinating, man - Shams-i Tabrīzī. With his works, but especially due to his relationship with Rumi, Shams deeply influenced poetry and Sufism for many centuries to come.

This is the story of Shams-i Tabrīzī, brought to you by Rami. As we dive into this story, we'll not only hear about the life of Shams but also why this tale inspired Rami.

*Flashback* It might have started like an ordinary day, but when Shams and Rumi met on 15 November 1244, they finally found the soulmate they had been searching for their whole lives. From that moment on, they became inseparable. But, as we know, where love blooms, jealousy can soon turn streets red... *cliffhanger*

Tune into this episode about Shams on Who This podcast.

Music credits: Classic Accents

Visuals made by Karina Grens

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History is not just one narrative, it is a cacophony of different voices, each equally important as the other. What's more is that each of our different lived experiences makes us tune in to different voices, because depending on who and where we are, some historical echoes will be louder than others. And so, we bring you to your new guides!

Rami, Ludmila, Nomita, Alma, and Robert share a little about themselves and how they connect with - or were affected by - people in history. History resonates; tune in on the next episodes as they each tell you more!

Tune in on the next episodes as they each share their stories that might impact you too. Welcome to Who This podcast.

Music credits: Classic Accents on Hooksounds

Visuals made by Karina Grens

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With a brand new season of Who This, we strive to bring you stories that decenter history. History resonates differently with different people. Through sharing these personal stories - both from our guests and the people they talk about - we want to challenge the dominant narratives that focus on single strands and one-dimensional stories. Join us for season 2 of Who This Podcast!

Season 2 is here to redefine the way we understand our past. Because the past really happened and history is just what somebody wrote down.

Visuals made by Karina Grens

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