Persona

Jasper Hutson

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Stories of Fascinating People.

2020-11-30

The Coloured Hockey League of the Maritmes

In 1895, four Black men in Canada founded the Coloured Hockey League of the Maritimes. It became more than just a sports organization - it became a major cultural movement in Nova Scotia. Learn about the founders of the league, and what ultimately spelled its doom. Follow on instagram: @personapodcast

34 min
2020-02-25

Władisław (Ladislas) Starewicz: Idiosyncratic Animation Pioneer

This week's person is one of stop motion animation's forgotten fathers. From his early documentary work in Lithuania to his award-winning feature films, he showcased an innovative mind and a desire to educate. Learn about his life and work in this episode of Persona.

10 min
2019-06-09

Sake Dean Mahomed, India's First English Author

This week's person could be called a serial entrepreneur, twice bringing entire industries to the West. Learn how a young soldier managed to make a name for himself thousands of miles from home.

23 min
2019-06-09

Countess Maria von Maltzan, WW2's Upper Class Rebel

Noblewoman, veterinarian, life-long nonconformist and determined defender of the oppressed. Just a few words to describe this episode's Person. Maria refused to allow the prejudice and complacence of her day to dictate her actions.

26 min
2019-06-08

James Kirkman, Irish Giant

This week, Persona digs into the story of an unusually tall Irish man who was kidnapped by Prussians to meet strange royal requirements.

22 min

5 Episodes

Stories of Fascinating People.

Creator

Jasper Hutson
Years Active

2019 - 2020
Episodes

5
Rating

Clean
Copyright

© Jasper Hutson
Show Website

Persona