Berlin Wall: Stories from a Divided City

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Berlin Wall: Stories from a Divided City

Listen to personal tales from life on both sides of the Berlin Wall.

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6 episodes45 min total

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Episodes

The Night the Wall Rose: Witnesses of August 13

The Night the Wall Rose: Witnesses of August 13

Discover the chaotic and emotional night when the Berlin Wall was erected, through the voices of those who witnessed the street closures, families div...

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Living in the Shadow: Daily Life in East Berlin

Living in the Shadow: Daily Life in East Berlin

Explore the experiences of East Berliners living under the shadow of the Wall: their daily routines, struggles, and small acts of resistance. Through...

Escape Stories: Over, Under, Through

Escape Stories: Over, Under, Through

Dive into the daring escapes from East to West Berlin: stories of people risking all to cross barriers, from dusty tunnels to flying contraptions. Eac...

Beyond the Wall: A View from the West

Beyond the Wall: A View from the West

Shift the perspective to West Berlin, understanding how life was both cushioned and tense under the proximity of the Wall. Through rare accounts, unco...

The Fall: November 9 and the ‘Freedom Express’

The Fall: November 9 and the ‘Freedom Express’

Witness the stunning night when the Wall fell, driven by courageous acts and political tidal shifts. Personal stories reveal the confusion, jubilation...

Reunification: A City Healed?

Reunification: A City Healed?

Reflect on Berlin's journey to reunification—a blending of torn communities and cultures. Interviews with Berliners who lived through the transition r...

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