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282: What History Teaches – A Complex Case Study
Manage episode 381455467 series 2455407
Summary
History is the story of our humanity – and inhumanity – and is essential for understanding our present and shaping our future. In this podcast, our two lay historians discuss the importance of history and memoir writing through a study of Fatherland: A Memoir of War, Conscience, and Family Secrets by Burkhard Bilger.
In this discussion, we explore the complexity of historical figures' actions and motivations and the importance of writing histories with personal stories and critical analysis.
Throughout the podcast, the authors share their writing and research techniques and reflect on the ways in which history, war, and personal growth can all intersect.
This podcast is an informative exploration of the human condition, and it will appeal to anyone interested in history, memoir, or the power of storytelling.
Topics in this episodeThe appeal of history and writing books. (2:27)
History and its importance in understanding society. (6:22)
A family history book set during WWII. (8:48)
Nazi history, current events, and personal perspectives. (15:31)
The complexity of a historical figure's actions and motivations. (18:00)
Writing histories with personal stories and strategic analysis. (19:58)
Winston Churchill's actions during World War II. (24:31)
Writing, character flaws, and personal curiosity. (29:16)
History and politics with a focus on the first half of the 20th century. (34:19)
Nazis meeting to manage the "final solution" of Jews. (35:44)
History, gray areas, and personal stories. (39:06)
Referenced Fatherland: A Memoir of War, Conscience, and Family Secrets Social Media LinksBill
Paul
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Manage episode 381455467 series 2455407
Summary
History is the story of our humanity – and inhumanity – and is essential for understanding our present and shaping our future. In this podcast, our two lay historians discuss the importance of history and memoir writing through a study of Fatherland: A Memoir of War, Conscience, and Family Secrets by Burkhard Bilger.
In this discussion, we explore the complexity of historical figures' actions and motivations and the importance of writing histories with personal stories and critical analysis.
Throughout the podcast, the authors share their writing and research techniques and reflect on the ways in which history, war, and personal growth can all intersect.
This podcast is an informative exploration of the human condition, and it will appeal to anyone interested in history, memoir, or the power of storytelling.
Topics in this episodeThe appeal of history and writing books. (2:27)
History and its importance in understanding society. (6:22)
A family history book set during WWII. (8:48)
Nazi history, current events, and personal perspectives. (15:31)
The complexity of a historical figure's actions and motivations. (18:00)
Writing histories with personal stories and strategic analysis. (19:58)
Winston Churchill's actions during World War II. (24:31)
Writing, character flaws, and personal curiosity. (29:16)
History and politics with a focus on the first half of the 20th century. (34:19)
Nazis meeting to manage the "final solution" of Jews. (35:44)
History, gray areas, and personal stories. (39:06)
Referenced Fatherland: A Memoir of War, Conscience, and Family Secrets Social Media LinksBill
Paul
356 odcinków
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