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16/05/2024

NEW EPISODE 👉 Watergate: The Political Scandal That Brought Down a US President

Break ins, wiretaps, lies, cover ups, secret tapes and an unprecedented presidential resignation.Head to your streaming service now to find out more about the United States' most infamous political scandal.

Coming today...Watergate: The Political Scandal That Brought Down a US President
16/05/2024

Coming today...

Watergate: The Political Scandal That Brought Down a US President

This is partly why I moved to Berlin almost 7 years ago… to be surrounded by this living, breathing history!I was riding...
06/05/2024

This is partly why I moved to Berlin almost 7 years ago… to be surrounded by this living, breathing history!

I was riding my bike today and rode past this gorgeous facade in Wrangelkiez next to Schlesisches Tor. It is covered in bullet holes which must have been from the Battle of Berlin at the end of the Second World War, where you had house to house street fighting. Facades like this are rapidly disappearing in Berlin, so do keep a look out for them!

New additions since I was away!- “Stolpersteiner” (“stumble stones”) are brass (and therefore self-cleaning) plaques eac...
05/04/2024

New additions since I was away!

- “Stolpersteiner” (“stumble stones”) are brass (and therefore self-cleaning) plaques each honouring one victim of the N**i regime.
- Invented by Cologne artist GĂĽnther Demnig in 1992.
- Now over 100,000 of them throughout 26 countries, with more being added all the time.
- They are placed in the ground outside the place where the victim lived or worked.
- They show details of the victim including name, date of birth and their fate.
- These two victims (husband and wife Gottfried and Lotty Hollander) were deported separately in March 1943. Both were then murdered at Auschwitz.

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OUT NOW ON YOUR STREAMING SERVICES: Lidice: The Annihilation of an Entire Czech VillageA few weeks back, we covered Oper...
14/03/2024

OUT NOW ON YOUR STREAMING SERVICES: Lidice: The Annihilation of an Entire Czech Village

A few weeks back, we covered Operation Anthropoid, the assassination of high-ranking N**i Reinhard Heydrich. On today’s episode, we will cover the horrific N**i reprisals that the Germans carried out in response to the assassination. Following the assassination of Reinhard Heydrich, the N**is falsely accused Lidice’s residents of aiding the assassins. On 10 June 1942, in a horrific act of reprisal, the entire village was obliterated, with its male population systematically executed, while women and children were sent to concentration camps. This event stands as one of the most notorious atrocities committed by the N**is during the war.

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OUT NOW ON YOUR STREAMING SERVICES: Ukraine’s Story (Part 11): The Russo-Ukrainian WarIn the final episode of Ukraine’s ...
07/03/2024

OUT NOW ON YOUR STREAMING SERVICES: Ukraine’s Story (Part 11): The Russo-Ukrainian War

In the final episode of Ukraine’s Story, we will be brought right up to the present day, and talk about the ongoing Russo-Ukrainian War, which began in 2014. It is a complex conflict that arose following Russia’s annexation of Crimea. The war escalated in eastern Ukraine, particularly in Donetsk and Luhansk, where pro-Russian separatist movements declared independent republics. The conflict has been characterised by a blend of conventional warfare and irregular tactics, with Russia allegedly supporting the separatists. Despite multiple ceasefire agreements, sporadic fighting and tensions persisted, fuelling geopolitical and humanitarian concerns.

But something we today all remember, it is etched into our collective memories, is waking up on 24 February 2022 to see the horrifying images of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, which Ukrainians are still to this day trying bravely to repel. We don’t know what will happen, but this episode will take you all through the war right up to towards the end of 2023.

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OUT NOW ON YOUR STREAMING SERVICES: Gran Colombia: Simón Bolívar’s Dream for a South American United StatesJoin me and f...
03/03/2024

OUT NOW ON YOUR STREAMING SERVICES: Gran Colombia: Simón Bolívar’s Dream for a South American United States

Join me and fellow history buff Eliecer in this episode as we delve into the brief yet impactful era of Gran Colombia. We explore the charismatic leaders, political intrigue, and the ambitious vision that shaped the short-lived attempt to unify parts of South America, inspired by Simón Bolívar’s dream. Gran Colombia, officially formed in 1819, encompassed present-day Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador, and parts of Peru, Panama, and Brazil. Unfortunately, internal disagreements led to its dissolution by 1831, marking the end of this visionary chapter in South American history. It does make me think what could have been...

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BONUS EPISODE AVAILABLE ON PATREON: Pilot’s Salt: The Use of Drugs During the Second World WarExplore the wartime pharm...
01/03/2024

BONUS EPISODE AVAILABLE ON PATREON: Pilot’s Salt: The Use of Drugs During the Second World War

Explore the wartime pharmacological history in this discussion episode, where I am joined by Jonathan, a fellow Berlin tour guide, to shed light on the pervasive use of amphetamines during the Second World War. Delve into the motivations, consequences, and the intricate relationship between soldiers and stimulants. We’ll also talk about Adolf Hitler’s addiction problem - he was addicted to many different drugs in the last ten years of his life, including methamphetamine, co***ne and pain killers. Join us for a stimulating look into a chapter of history where drugs played a strategic role in the theatre of war.

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OUT NOW ON YOUR STREAMING SERVICES: Tito: The Good Dictator?Josip Broz Tito, Yugoslavia’s long-term ruler, skillfully ma...
28/02/2024

OUT NOW ON YOUR STREAMING SERVICES: Tito: The Good Dictator?

Josip Broz Tito, Yugoslavia’s long-term ruler, skillfully managed ethnic diversity and fostered stability and economic development during his tenure from WWII until his death in 1980. His non-alignment policy in the Cold War kept Yugoslavia independent. Despite criticisms of authoritarianism, censorship and suppression of dissent, many former Yugoslavians remember him fondly.

For this discussion on these nuances, I am joined by Montenegrin historian Igor Radulovic, who specialises in conflicts in the former Yugoslavia.

OUT NOW ON YOUR STREAMING SERVICES: The Atomic Bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki (with Chris Hoitash)On this discussion ...
26/02/2024

OUT NOW ON YOUR STREAMING SERVICES: The Atomic Bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki (with Chris Hoitash)

On this discussion episode, I am joined by Chris Hoitash, an expert in US and European military and political history. In this episode, we discuss the bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, which were pivotal events during Second World War, marking the first and only use of nuclear weapons in warfare. On 6 August 1945, the United States dropped an atomic bomb on Hiroshima, instantly killing tens of thousands of people and causing widespread devastation. Three days later, on 9 August, 1945, another atomic bomb was dropped on Nagasaki, leading to further catastrophic consequences. The bombings played a significant role in Japan’s surrender, but they also raised ethical and moral questions about the use of nuclear weapons and their long-term consequences on human lives and the environment. The events underscored the devastating impact of nuclear warfare and contributed to the subsequent global efforts to control the proliferation of nuclear weapons.

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OUT NOW ON YOUR STREAMING SERVICES: Frida Kahlo: The Story of a Mexican Icon (with Luis Gomez)Frida Kahlo was a renowned...
15/02/2024

OUT NOW ON YOUR STREAMING SERVICES: Frida Kahlo: The Story of a Mexican Icon (with Luis Gomez)

Frida Kahlo was a renowned and iconic Mexican artist, who is celebrated for her emotionally charged and surreal self-portraits that reflect the pain and suffering of her tumultuous life. Overcoming numerous physical and emotional challenges, Kahlo’s distinctive style merges traditional Mexican folk art with elements of Surrealism, creating a unique and deeply personal body of work. Kahlo explored Mexican folklore, traditions, and the struggles of the working class, thereby fostering a deep sense of national pride. Her commitment to celebrating and preserving Mexican culture, coupled with her defiance of societal norms, has made her a symbol of empowerment, resilience, and a feminist icon in Mexico and around the world.

For this discussion I am joined by Luis, a specialist in US and Latin American history.

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