History Flakes - The Berlin History Podcast
Explore the history of one of the world’s most captivating cities with "History Flakes - The Berlin History Podcast." Your hosts, seasoned tour guides Pip Roper and Jonny Whitlam, take you through the highs and low-lows of Berlin's past, exploring events, lives and stories from Berlin's past.
From the rise and fall of the Berlin Wall to the artistic renaissance of the Weimar Republic and the dark days of the Nazi dictatorship, each episode is a blend of history, stories from the tour guide streets, and a dash of humour. Whether you’re a history buff, a lover of Berlin, or simply curious about the forces that shaped modern Europe, join Pip and Jonny as they peel back the layers of Berlin's history. Discover the heroes, villains, revolutions, and evolutions that have defined this iconic city.
Welcome to History Flakes!
History Flakes - The Berlin History Podcast
Episode 9: Tempelhofer Feld
Where can you find a former air field, military parading ground, amusement park, Turkish cemetery, concentration camp and kite surfer’s paradise?! Not all at the same time, it’s Tempelhofer Feld of course!!!
We’re going through the history of this one incredible site which dates back over 800 years, starting on the fringes of what will become the metropolis of Berlin. Those lads coming back from the crusades need keeping somewhere out of trouble, and it all kicks off from there.
It would be especially fun to grab something nice to drink at the Späti and go for a wander whilst listening to this one but, we’d never tell you what to do!
⚠️ A small note for your ears: Jonny cacked up this recording so we had to use the backup. The second half of this episode might sound weird. You’ll manage.
You can get in touch and book Jonny or Pip for a tour of Berlin via www.whitlams-berlin-tours.com. Don't forget to subscribe for more Berlin history every two weeks!
Mixed and Produced by Alex Griffiths
https://www.instagram.com/alexgriffiths_music/
https://alexgriffiths.bandcamp.com/
Sources:
Slow Travel Berlin:
http://www.slowtravelberlin.com/a-brief-history-of-tempelhofer-feld/
THF website:
https://www.thf-berlin.de/standort/tempelhofer-feld
THF development plans:
https://www.the-berliner.com/politics/100-tempelhofer-feld-berlin-senate-development-plan-open-space/
Radio Spätkauf on THF:
vhttps://www.radiospaetkauf.com/2024/02/berlin-heat-gas-grass-or-pansys/
