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
S2E7: Stalinallee & Karl-Marx-Allee
How to build a new country
Step 1: No, not like that!
Step 2: Stalin, do you like your birthday present?
Step 3: We must make Stalin a nice birthday present, this time while singing a catchy song.
Step 4: Oh, Stalin, are you dead?
This episode Pip & Jonny explore how the grand buildings on Karl-Marx-Allee, formerly Stalinallee, came to be. The story of these momentous buildings is filled with hard work, hope, optimism, and trying to impress daddy.
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Tours
Want to book Pip & Jonny for tours? You can get in touch via the Whitlam's Berlin Tours website.
You can find Jonny online on YouTube, Instagram, BlueSky, and TikTok!
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Sources
Die Stalinbauten Story by Christian Gruenler
Die Stalinallee - Prachtboulevard für Arbeiter, radioWissen
