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
S2 E1: Nosferatu and F.W. Murnau
Dear Listener,
Come closer to the fire, pull your shawl a little tighter about your shoulders...pay no attention to the pale looking figure staring longingly at your neck from the shadows.
It is our great pleasure to kick off History Flakes Season 2 with a celebration of Halloween and the story of film maker F. W. Murnau and his most infamous film NOSFERATU.
We've missed you most cruelly, but now we're back to accompany you through the harsh depths of winter.
ALSO...Pip's mic went a bit weird on this one, apologies, it's not your headphones!
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!
You can find Jonny online on Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, and more!
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Mixed and Produced by Alex Griffiths
https://www.instagram.com/alexgriffiths_music/
https://alexgriffiths.bandcamp.com/
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Sources
Where to Begin with F.W. Murnau, Ben Nicholson
Nosferatu review, Roger Ebert
F.W. Murnau, Director of the Nosferatu - Stuff You Missed in History Class
The F.W. Murnau Foundation - www.murnau-stiftung.de
'The Sun and Her Stars: Salka Viertel and Hitler's Exiles in the Golden Age of Hollywood' by Donna Rifkind
The Horror Films of F.W. Murnau (Nosferatu, Phantom, The Haunted Castle and Faust), Dark Corners Reviews
F.W. Murnau Biography - Director of Nosferatu, Portraits of History
