‘Black Pete’ Still Has His Supporters
The blackface tradition of “Black Pete” has largely vanished from Dutch streets after a concerted campaign. But its remaining supporters increasingly see it as a right-wing cause.
Lifting the Lid on the Criminal Underworld
Historian and writer Mark Galeotti joins Faisal Al Yafai on the podcast to discuss his new book about the global criminal underworld, “Homo Criminalis,” and the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
The MAGA Battle Over the Epstein Files
The White House is haunted by the scandal-infested legacy of billionaire sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein. Once described by Donald Trump as a man who “never dies,” Epstein’s shadow now looms over the presidency, even from the grave. And it’s thrown the Trump administration into deep disarray.
Dictators and Dry Bones
The powerful figures of the 21st century seek control over humanity’s greatest equalizer — death. It is just this kind of grandiosity that Franciscan monks were trying to tackle when they built the Chapel of Bones at Evora, Portugal.
Inside the Arab-Owned Cafes Bringing the Middle East to the West
A form of Middle Eastern nightlife is gaining popularity in the West, with late-night cafes popping up across North America. Offering a space for socializing that fosters culture and community, they represent an alternative to the more expensive, alcohol-infused scene of bars and clubs.