History in Slow German

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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 you on a captivating journey through history. Our episodes are designed with German learners in mind. We speak at a deliberate pace and provide explanations for specialized vocabulary to ensure that you comprehend every moment. Immerse yourself in the past, improve your German language skills, and discover how historical events have shaped our world. Subscribe to ”History in Slow German” now, and get ready to experience history in a whole new way.

Episodes

#124 Stonehenge

📖 Episode Transcripts in Link Below ⬇️ Today, we embark on a journey to explore one of the most enigmatic archaeological sites in the world: Stonehenge. Situated in Wiltshire, England, this prehistoric monument continues to captivate the imagination of people worldwide. https://patreon.com/HistoryinSlowGerman?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_link...

Apr 12, 2024•5 min•Ep 123•Transcript available on Metacast

#123 Cleopatra

📖 Episode Transcripts in Link Below ⬇️ Today, we embark on a journey to ancient Egypt and explore the fascinating life of Cleopatra, the legendary Queen of Egypt. Let's delve into the story of this remarkable woman who captivated the world with her charm, intelligence, and political acumen. https://patreon.com/HistoryinSlowGerman?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_link...

Apr 11, 2024•5 min•Ep 122•Transcript available on Metacast

#122 Apollo 13

📖 Episode Transcripts in Link Below ⬇️ Today, we're delving into the fascinating story of Apollo 13. This NASA mission was one of the most dramatic and memorable in the history of space exploration. Let's explore the events of Apollo 13 and discover how the astronauts and the team on Earth dealt with an unprecedented crisis. https://patreon.com/HistoryinSlowGerman?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_link...

Apr 10, 2024•4 min•Ep 121•Transcript available on Metacast

#121 The Spartans

📖 Episode Transcripts in Link Below ⬇️ In this episode, we delve into the fascinating world of the Spartans. This ancient Greek warrior society not only shaped the history of Greece but also influenced our understanding of military discipline and strength. https://patreon.com/HistoryinSlowGerman?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_link...

Apr 09, 2024•5 min•Ep 120•Transcript available on Metacast

#120 The Prohibition

📖 Episode Transcripts in Link Below ⬇️ Today we dive into a chapter of American history: the time of the Prohibition https://patreon.com/HistoryinSlowGerman?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_link

Apr 08, 2024•4 min•Ep 119•Transcript available on Metacast

#119 Bonnie and Clyde

📖 Episode Transcripts in Link Below ⬇️ Today, we’ll learn more about the adventurous life of Bonnie and Clyde! https://patreon.com/HistoryinSlowGerman?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_link

Apr 07, 2024•4 min•Ep 118•Transcript available on Metacast

#118 The Watergate Scandal

📖 Episode Transcripts in Link Below ⬇️ Today, we delve into the history of the Watergate scandal, one of the most significant political events of the 20th century in the United States. This scandalous chapter revealed the dark sides of power and shook the public's trust in the government. https://patreon.com/HistoryinSlowGerman?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_link...

Apr 06, 2024•4 min•Ep 117•Transcript available on Metacast

#117 The Great Fire of London

📖 Episode Transcripts in Link Below ⬇️ Today, we delve into the events surrounding the Great Fire of London in September 1666. This devastating event left an indelible mark on the city's history, profoundly shaping its landscape and collective memory. https://patreon.com/HistoryinSlowGerman?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_link...

Apr 05, 2024•5 min•Ep 116•Transcript available on Metacast

#116 Abraham Lincoln

📖 Episode Transcripts in Link Below ⬇️ Today, we delve into live of Abraham Lincoln. https://patreon.com/HistoryinSlowGerman?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_link

Apr 04, 2024•5 min•Ep 115•Transcript available on Metacast

#115 The Conquest of Everest

📖 Episode Transcripts in Link Below ⬇️ Today, we will take a closer look on how Mount Everest was conquered throughout the centuries. https://patreon.com/HistoryinSlowGerman?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_link

Apr 03, 2024•5 min•Ep 114•Transcript available on Metacast

#114 The Peaky Blinders

📖 Episode Transcripts in Link Below ⬇️ Today, we delve into one of the most captivating criminal organizations of the 20th century: the Peaky Blinders. https://patreon.com/HistoryinSlowGerman?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_link

Apr 02, 2024•5 min•Ep 113•Transcript available on Metacast

#113 The Great Train Robbery

📖 Episode Transcripts in Link Below ⬇️ Today, we embark on a historical journey to explore the spectacular Great Train Robbery in Britain. https://patreon.com/HistoryinSlowGerman?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_link

Apr 01, 2024•5 min•Ep 112•Transcript available on Metacast

#112 Amelia Earhart

📖 Episode Transcripts in Link Below ⬇️ Today, we explore the life of Amelia Earhart, one of the bravest and most inspiring aviators of the 20th century. https://patreon.com/HistoryinSlowGerman?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_link

Mar 31, 2024•4 min•Ep 111•Transcript available on Metacast

#111 Pearl Harbor

📖 Episode Transcripts in Link Below ⬇️ Today, we delve into the history of Pearl Harbor, an event that plunged the United States into World War II and forever changed the course of history. https://patreon.com/HistoryinSlowGerman?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_link...

Mar 30, 2024•4 min•Ep 110•Transcript available on Metacast

#110 The Berlin Wall

📖 Episode Transcripts in Link Below ⬇️ Today, we delve into the history of the Berlin Wall, a symbol of division and the Cold War that separated the German capital into two halves from 1961 to 1989. https://patreon.com/HistoryinSlowGerman?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_link...

Mar 29, 2024•4 min•Ep 109•Transcript available on Metacast

#109 The Christmas Truce

📖 Episode Transcripts in Link Below ⬇️ Today, let's delve deep into one of the most fascinating episodes of World War I: the Christmas Truce of 1914. This unexpected pause in the deadly conflict between armies stands as a shining example of humanity that can emerge even in the darkest times of war. https://patreon.com/HistoryinSlowGerman?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_link...

Mar 28, 2024•4 min•Ep 108•Transcript available on Metacast

#108 Tutankhamun

📖 Episode Transcripts in Link Below ⬇️ Today, let's journey into ancient Egypt and unravel the mystery surrounding one of history's most famous pharaohs: Tutankhamun. His life and unexpected death have captured the imagination of generations, leaving us with numerous secrets and treasures from the time of the pharaohs. https://patreon.com/HistoryinSlowGerman?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_link...

Mar 27, 2024•4 min•Ep 107•Transcript available on Metacast

#107 Pompeii and the Vesuvius Eruption

📖 Episode Transcripts in Link Below ⬇️ Today, let's delve into the ancient world of Pompeii and explore the dramatic event of the eruption of Mount Vesuvius. This story isn't just historically significant; it also showcases the relentless power of nature and the human tragedy that ensued. https://patreon.com/HistoryinSlowGerman?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_link...

Mar 26, 2024•4 min•Ep 106•Transcript available on Metacast

#106 The Life of Robert Oppenheimer

📖 Episode Transcripts in Link Below ⬇️ Today, we will take a closer look at the life of Robert Oppenheimer, one of the most significant physicists of the 20th century and a key figure in the Manhattan Project. https://patreon.com/HistoryinSlowGerman?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_link...

Mar 25, 2024•4 min•Ep 105•Transcript available on Metacast

#105 The Hiroshima Bombing

📖 Episode Transcripts in Link Below ⬇️ Today, we will discuss the event that forever altered the course of the world: the bombing of Hiroshima in 1945. This tragic episode represents a turning point in the history of World War II and humanity as a whole. https://patreon.com/HistoryinSlowGerman?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_link...

Mar 24, 2024•4 min•Ep 104•Transcript available on Metacast

#104 The Life of Julius Cesar

📖 Episode Transcripts in Link Below ⬇️ Today, we delve into the life and era of Julius Caesar, one of the most significant political and military leaders of the ancient world. From his formative years to his tragic demise, Caesar left an indelible mark on history, and his legacy continues to resonate to this day. https://patreon.com/HistoryinSlowGerman?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_link...

Mar 23, 2024•4 min•Ep 103•Transcript available on Metacast

#103 The Fall of the Western Roman Empire

📖 Episode Transcripts in Link Below ⬇️ Today, we delve into the fall of the Western Roman Empire, an event that signaled the onset of the Middle Ages in Europe, characterized by the fragmentation of political authority and the dawn of the Early Middle Ages. https://patreon.com/HistoryinSlowGerman?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_link...

Mar 22, 2024•4 min•Ep 102•Transcript available on Metacast

#102 The War of the Pacific

📖 Episode Transcripts in Link Below ⬇️ Today, we take a look at the War of the Pacific, a significant chapter in South American history that saw Chile, Peru, and Bolivia vying for control over nitrate-rich areas in the Atacama Desert. https://patreon.com/HistoryinSlowGerman?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_link...

Mar 21, 2024•4 min•Ep 101•Transcript available on Metacast

#101 The Life of Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

📖 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_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_link...

Mar 18, 2024•4 min•Ep 100•Transcript available on Metacast

#100 The Evolution of the German Language

📖 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=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_link...

Mar 17, 2024•4 min•Ep 99•Transcript available on Metacast

#99 The Journeys of Marco Polo

📖 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=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_link...

Mar 15, 2024•4 min•Ep 98•Transcript available on Metacast

#98 The Construction of the Great Wall

📖 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=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_link...

Mar 15, 2024•4 min•Ep 97•Transcript available on Metacast

#97 The Iranian Revolution

📖 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_creator&utm_content=join_link...

Mar 14, 2024•5 min•Ep 96•Transcript available on Metacast

#96 The first Landing on the Moon

📖 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=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_link...

Mar 13, 2024•5 min•Ep 95•Transcript available on Metacast

#95 The Cuban Revolution

📖 Episode Transcripts in Link Below ⬇️ Today, we'll take a closer look at the Cuban Revolution, a pivotal period in Cuba's history that took place between 1953 and 1959. https://patreon.com/HistoryinSlowGerman?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_link...

Mar 12, 2024•5 min•Ep 94•Transcript available on Metacast