Welcome to History Flakes - The Berlin History Podcast
After months of work, false starts, and nerves, Pip Roper and I have finally released the first episode of the History Flakes podcast! Uploading it to the various pod providers has proved a bit of challenge, but you can find us over on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and your favourite podcast apps!
What’s it all about?
You’ll find this shocking I know - the podcast is about Berlin history! For the first series we’ve decided to just bring whatever topics interest us, but we might go more thematic with later series. Expect episodes on The S-Bahn Murderer, Weimar-era screenwriter & actress Salka Viertel, Axis Sally on the radio, the November 1918 Revolution and loads more!
Episodes take a lot of work, and they’ll come out biweekly to make sure we can keep them coming.
We really hope you enjoy them as much as we’ve enjoyed working on them!
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Explore Berlin's finest sweets and desserts. Indulge in everything from freshly baked cinnamon rolls at Zeit Für Brot to gourmet gelato at Hokey Pokey. Read on for our top tips for sweet treats in Berlin!
Tune into History Flakes to uncover the chilling story of Paul Ogorzow, the S-Bahn Murderer. In early 1940s Berlin, Ogorzow exploited WWII blackouts to commit his crimes, shielded by a press ban on news the Nazis feared was demoralising. Discover Ogorzow’s crime spree and eventual downfall on History Flakes - The Berlin History Podcast.
The incredible story of a doctor who faced an unimaginable choice under the Nazis: his profession or his wife. Learn about Friedrich & Toni Jacobs and their courageous decisions during the Third Reich & WWII.
Discover stories of Cold War Berlin through two remarkable maps from 1957 and 1966. From hidden Ghost Stations to the gaping void of West Berlin, these maps reveal a city divided yet intricately connected.
A huge brawl between Hamburg carpenters and organised crime in 1920s, Weimar-era Berlin.
The first episode of History Flakes - The Berlin History Podcast is here. Check us out on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and more!
Discover Berlin football culture through Damiano Benzoni's eyes, a journalist and photographer who delves into the city's football scene deep beyond the mainstream clubs. See where the locals go to watch the beautiful game, and discover the history and culture of Berlin’s not so successul football clubs.
Explore Berlin during the 1936 Olympic Games with this high resolution map. The Games were a time of excitement, fear, and intrigue. Learn about the history of the Games, and what’s still out there to see today.
Pip Roper's smashing weekend guide to best city in the world, Berlin. This weekend itinerary includes culinary delights, historic cinema and immersive tours. Choose from several exciting options to create your own perfect weekend in Berlin.
Want to discover as much of Cold War Berlin as you can? This is a great place to start. Updated for 2024, now with over 100 fascinating Berlin Cold War locations to discover.
Berlin's parks offer a serene escape from city life, but are still loaded with history. Pip takes a look at the Tiergarten, Tempelhofer Feld, Treptower Park and Schillerpark!
On the hunt for Berlin’s lost Weimar-era bars with Dr. Finn Ballard. Check out our video walk together, photos of the ‘lost bars’ and follow a mapped-out self-guided walk!
Have you seen my Berlin history videos? Do you want to visit these amazing places and discover Berlin history for yourself? I’ve put together an interactive map for you so you can plan your own Berlin adventure!
Where to find the best Currywurst in Berlin, including traditional and vegan options. Discover Currywurst all over Berlin in this comprehensive guide, including an interactive map.
Explore the best Berlin beer gardens including beer gardens in the centre of town, beer gardens loved by locals, and the most scenic beer gardens Berlin has to offer.
Discover Berlin's concrete revolution. From the ambitions of architect Albrecht Constantin Türrschmidt to the enduring remnants on Türrschmidtstraße, uncover the origins of Berlin’s oldest concrete houses.
Your one stop shop for Berlin recommendations in 2024: cafes, museums, books, restaurants, bars, clubs, movies, and TV Shows. Everything Berlin you need to enjoy Berlin in 2024, all right here.
Explore Berlin's unique charm with a guide to 10 must-have experiences, from U-Bahn adventures to the vibrant street art scene.
Dive into Berlin's Cold War past with this 3-day itinerary: Explore East, Stasi secrets, the Berlin Wall, drive a Trabi, and eat a currywurst!
Explore Berlin's dark past with a 5-day itinerary of Nazi and WWII sites, from memorials & museums to tours and bunker-diving.
Find out the three best places to view the Berlin Wall today. Whether you want photos or a wealth of free information, this article is what you’re looking for!
Self-guided walk through the Potsdam Sanssouci Gardens including interactive map from designed by expert Berlin guide Jonny Whitlam. Don’t forget to bring a potato!
People always ask me “where can I drink German beer in Berlin?” Here are to amazing Berlin pubs, beer gardens and more to slake your thirst!
Want to go for a nice, off the beaten path walk in Berlin? Check out this map for a walk through the woods to an island in the river brimming with history!
Berlin is a paradise for art lovers. Discover 21 amazing places to see art: from old masters to the cutting edge, there’s something for everyone here!
Explore Kreuzberg and find the best street art that Berlin has to offer using a free interactive Google map!
Follow the path of the Berlin Wall and learn how it was set up overnight, see original sections of the Wall, view a reconstruction of the “Death Strip”, discover escape tunnels, “Ghost Stations” and more!
You can never get bored in Berlin! Here are 25 amazing free things to do in Berlin in 2023.
Ten great podcasts about Berlin. Discover the history Berlin and Germany in podcast form!
Jonny has earned a reputation as one of Berlin’s top historical guides. Since 2010 he’s offered an array of immersive private tours across the city. His expertise spans a wide range of tours that delve into Berlin's significant historical epochs and landmarks, including the Third Reich & WWII, the Cold War, Potsdam, the Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp, and his personal favourite, the Classic Berlin Highlights Tour.
For travellers eager to discover Berlin’s past or to experience the city’s most iconic sights, Jonny provides an exceptional tour guide service in Berlin. His tours are designed to be informative and personalised, ensuring you get the most out of your guided Berlin tour. If you’re planning a visit to Berlin and looking for an outstanding tour guide, be sure to follow Whitlam’s Berlin Tours blog for essential tips on making the most of your stay.
Booking your next private tour is straightforward and secure through the Whitlam’s Berlin Tours website, where you can easily book Jonny for your own private Berlin tour.
Get a taste of a Berlin tour with Jonny through his Berlin history videos on Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter.