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Welcome to ”History in Slow German” the podcast that delves into significant events of world history, all presented in slow, clear German. If you’re learning German and want to explore both the language and historical narratives, this is the perfect podcast for you! In this podcast series, we explore key moments and pivotal turning points that have left a lasting impact on the world we know today. From dramatic events in ancient history to the political upheavals of the 20th century, we take ...
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Former President of Harvard University Charles W. Eliot wrote in his introduction to the Harvard Classics, "In my opinion, a five-foot shelf would hold books enough to give a liberal education to any one who would read them with devotion, even if he could spare but fifteen minutes a day for reading." Here you are, you can easily listen to his entire 15-minutes-a-day study guide while commuting to and from work (most of us spend far more than 15 minutes a day commuting each day), doing mundan ...
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📖 Episode Transcripts in Link Below ⬇️ Today, we delve into the life and work of Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, one of the most significant poets in the history of German literature. Let's take a closer look at the various facets of this extraordinary man. https://patreon.com/HistoryinSlowGerman?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campai…
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📖 Episode Transcripts in Link Below ⬇️ Today, we invite you on a fascinating journey through the evolution of the German language. Join us as we explore the origins, developments, and influences that have shaped the German language over the centuries. https://patreon.com/HistoryinSlowGerman?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign…
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📖 Episode Transcripts in Link Below ⬇️ Today, we follow in the footsteps of one of the greatest explorers of all time: Marco Polo. Join us as we dive into the adventures of this brave traveler who enriched the world with his explorations and accounts of distant lands. https://patreon.com/HistoryinSlowGerman?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copy…
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📖 Episode Transcripts in Link Below ⬇️ Today, we embark on a journey through one of history's most iconic architectural marvels: the construction of the Great Wall of China. Join me as we delve into the monumental feat of human ingenuity and endurance that spans centuries of Chinese history. https://patreon.com/HistoryinSlowGerman?utm_medium=clipbo…
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📖 Episode Transcripts in Link Below ⬇️ Today, we delve into the Iranian Revolution of 1979, a significant chapter in the history of the Middle East that profoundly altered Iran's political landscape and its relations with the West. https://patreon.com/HistoryinSlowGerman?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creato…
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📖 Episode Transcripts in Link Below ⬇️ Today, we embark on a journey to the moon as we commemorate the legendary Apollo 11 moon landing in 1969. This epochal event not only shattered the limits of human imagination but also forever changed humanity. https://patreon.com/HistoryinSlowGerman?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=c…
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📖 Episode Transcripts in Link Below ⬇️ Today, we'll delve into the Black Death, a devastating pandemic of bubonic plague that swept across Europe between 1347 and 1351, having far-reaching effects on life, society, and culture. https://patreon.com/HistoryinSlowGerman?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&ut…
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📖 Episode Transcripts in Link Below ⬇️ Today, we'll explore the unification of Germany in 1871, the culmination of a series of wars and diplomatic maneuvers led by Prussia under Otto von Bismarck, resulting in the establishment of the German Empire under Kaiser Wilhelm I. https://patreon.com/HistoryinSlowGerman?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=…
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📖 Episode Transcripts in Link Below ⬇️ Today, we'll delve into the Berlin Airlift from 1948 to 1949, a massive humanitarian and logistical operation by the Western Allies to supply West Berlin by air during a Soviet blockade. This event symbolizes the determination of the West during the early Cold War. https://patreon.com/HistoryinSlowGerman?utm_m…
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📖 Episode Transcripts in Link Below ⬇️ Today, we'll explore the history of the Spanish Armada of 1588, a significant event that marked a turning point in European naval power and heralded the decline of Spanish dominance. https://patreon.com/HistoryinSlowGerman?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_cont…
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📖 Episode Transcripts in Link Below ⬇️ Today, we'll discuss the Spanish Civil War, a conflict between the Republican government and nationalist rebels led by General Francisco Franco. The Spanish Civil War served as a precursor to World War II and as a battleground for competing ideologies. https://patreon.com/HistoryinSlowGerman?utm_medium=clipboa…
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📖 Episode Transcripts in Link Below ⬇️ Today, we'll delve into the Belle Époque, an era of peace, prosperity, and cultural flourishing in Europe. This period was characterized by technological advancements, artistic innovation, and social change. https://patreon.com/HistoryinSlowGerman?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=crea…
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📖 Episode Transcripts in Link Below ⬇️ Today, we'll delve into the Hundred Years' War, a series of conflicts between the Kingdom of England and the Kingdom of France over claims to the French throne, leading to profound political and social transformations in both countries. https://patreon.com/HistoryinSlowGerman?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_sour…
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📖 Episode Transcripts in Link Below ⬇️ Today, we'll discuss the founding of NATO, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, established as a military alliance of Western countries to counter the perceived threat of Soviet expansion, playing a central role in Cold War geopolitics. https://patreon.com/HistoryinSlowGerman?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_s…
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📖 Episode Transcripts in Link Below ⬇️ Today, we'll discuss the historic moment when the Wright brothers conducted the first powered and controlled flight in Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, marking the birth of the modern aviation industry. https://patreon.com/HistoryinSlowGerman?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_c…
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📖 Episode Transcripts in Link Below ⬇️ Today, we'll discuss the tragedy of the sinking of the Titanic, which shocked the world in 1912 and led to significant changes in maritime safety regulations. https://patreon.com/HistoryinSlowGerman?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_link…
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📖 Episode Transcripts in Link Below ⬇️ Today, we'll delve into the Manhattan Project and the atomic bombings, a pivotal chapter in history that forever altered the world. Join me on this historical journey through the secrets of World War II. https://patreon.com/HistoryinSlowGerman?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creators…
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📖 Episode Transcripts in Link Below ⬇️ Today, we delve into an event that pushes the boundaries of human imagination: the successful landing of the Mars rover Perseverance in 2021. This historic moment signifies a significant milestone in the exploration of the Red Planet and the quest for traces of past life. https://patreon.com/HistoryinSlowGerma…
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📖 Episode Transcripts in Link Below ⬇️ Today, we address one of the most striking events in recent European history: Brexit. From the historic referendum in 2016 to the final departure of the United Kingdom from the European Union in 2020, Brexit has profoundly influenced European politics, trade, and immigration policy. https://patreon.com/History…
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📖 Episode Transcripts in Link Below ⬇️ "Today, we delve into the creation of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in 1948, a landmark document by the United Nations defining fundamental human rights, serving as a global standard for the promotion of dignity, freedom, and equality." https://patreon.com/HistoryinSlowGerman?utm_medium=clipboard_c…
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📖 Episode Transcripts in Link Below ⬇️ "Today, we focus on the establishment of the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) in 1986, a standards organization that develops and promotes voluntary Internet standards." https://patreon.com/HistoryinSlowGerman?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=joi…
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📖 Episode Transcripts in Link Below ⬇️ Today, we delve into the world of the counterculture of the 1960s, a social movement that challenged traditional norms and encompassed a variety of ideologies, including anti-establishment, civil rights, and anti-war views. https://patreon.com/HistoryinSlowGerman?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&u…
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📖 Episode Transcripts in Link Below ⬇️ Today, we explore the Montgomery Bus Boycott, a successful civil rights protest in the United States led by Martin Luther King Jr. This boycott targeted racial segregation on public buses in Montgomery, Alabama. https://patreon.com/HistoryinSlowGerman?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=…
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📖 Episode Transcripts in Link Below ⬇️ Today, we delve into the history of the Green Revolution, a significant event that began in the mid-20th century and involved the development and widespread adoption of high-yielding varieties of crops. This led to a significant increase in agricultural productivity and helped combat global hunger. https://pat…
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📖 Episode Transcripts in Link Below ⬇️ Today, we delve into the history of the Helsinki Accords of 1975, a landmark agreement signed by 35 nations aiming to promote human rights, economic cooperation, and mutual security. https://patreon.com/HistoryinSlowGerman?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_cont…
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📖 Episode Transcripts in Link Below ⬇️ Today, we delve into the history of the World Health Organization (WHO), established in 1948 as a specialized agency of the United Nations with a focus on international public health. https://patreon.com/HistoryinSlowGerman?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_con…
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📖 Episode Transcripts in Link Below ⬇️ Today, we delve into the Good Friday Agreement of 1998, a peace accord in Northern Ireland aimed at ending the conflict known as 'The Troubles'. https://patreon.com/HistoryinSlowGerman?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_link…
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📖 Episode Transcripts in Link Below ⬇️ Today, we delve into the development of the birth control pill in 1960, a significant advancement in the realms of reproductive rights and family planning. https://patreon.com/HistoryinSlowGerman?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_link…
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📖 Episode Transcripts in Link Below ⬇️ Today, we explore the establishment of the European Court of Human Rights in 1959, a court that oversees cases related to the European Convention on Human Rights. Join me as we delve into the history of this significant court and its role in promoting and protecting human rights in Europe. https://patreon.com/…
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📖 Episode Transcripts in Link Below ⬇️ Today, we explore the founding of Médecins du Monde (Doctors of the World) in 1980, an international humanitarian organization providing medical care. https://patreon.com/HistoryinSlowGerman?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_link…
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📖 Episode Transcripts in Link Below ⬇️ Today we travel back to the years 1955 to 1975 and explore the Vietnam War, a protracted conflict between the communist forces of North Vietnam and the non-communist South Vietnam, which also involved the United States. https://patreon.com/HistoryinSlowGerman?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_c…
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📖 Episode Transcripts in Link Below ⬇️ Today, we explore the founding of OPEC, the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries, in 1960. This organization significantly influences global oil prices and policies. https://patreon.com/HistoryinSlowGerman?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=…
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📖 Episode Transcripts in Link Below ⬇️ Today, we delve into the history of the Gulf War from 1990-1991, a conflict triggered by the Iraqi invasion of Kuwait and involving an international coalition. https://patreon.com/HistoryinSlowGerman?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_link…
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📖 Episode Transcripts in Link Below ⬇️ Today, we delve into the history of the International Space Station (ISS), a collaborative project involving multiple countries in the exploration of outer space. https://patreon.com/HistoryinSlowGerman?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_link…
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📖 Episode Transcripts in Link Below ⬇️ Today, we delve into the history of the Stasi, the Ministry for State Security of the GDR, which from 1950 to 1990 stood as one of the most effective and repressive secret police forces in history. https://patreon.com/HistoryinSlowGerman?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_c…
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📖 Episode Transcripts in Link Below ⬇️ Today, we travel back to 1967 and explore the groundbreaking realm of medicine with the first heart transplant performed by Dr. Christiaan Barnard in South Africa. https://patreon.com/HistoryinSlowGerman?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_link…
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📖 Episode Transcripts in Link Below ⬇️ Today, we delve into the history of China's 'One-Child Policy,' implemented from 1979 to 2015. A population control policy with profound demographic and social consequences. https://patreon.com/HistoryinSlowGerman?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_…
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📖 Episode Transcripts in Link Below ⬇️ Today, we dive into the establishment of the European Space Agency (ESA) in 1975. This intergovernmental organization is dedicated to the exploration of space. https://patreon.com/HistoryinSlowGerman?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_link…
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📖 Episode Transcripts in Link Below ⬇️ Today, we take a glimpse at the Trans-Siberian Railway, completed in 1916. This rail line, connecting Moscow with the Russian Far East, holds the record as the world's longest. https://patreon.com/HistoryinSlowGerman?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=jo…
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📖 Episode Transcripts in Link Below ⬇️ Today, we scrutinize the Open Skies Agreement of 1992. An accord allowing mutual aerial surveillance between the United States, Russia, and other member countries. https://patreon.com/HistoryinSlowGerman?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_link…
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📖 Episode Transcripts in Link Below ⬇️ Today, we delve into the Suez Crisis of 1956. A diplomatic and military conflict over control of the Suez Canal involving the United Kingdom, France, and Israel. https://patreon.com/HistoryinSlowGerman?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_link…
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📖 Episode Transcripts in Link Below ⬇️ Today, we turn our attention to the founding of the Greenpeace Foundation in 1971. A non-governmental environmental organization advocating for global environmental issues through direct actions and activism. https://patreon.com/HistoryinSlowGerman?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=cre…
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📖 Episode Transcripts in Link Below ⬇️ Today, we take a glance at the Korean War, occurring from 1950 to 1953. A conflict between North Korea, supported by China and the Soviet Union, and South Korea, backed by the United Nations and the United States. https://patreon.com/HistoryinSlowGerman?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaig…
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