Welcome to History Flakes - The Berlin History Podcast

Podcast
Written By Jonny Whitlam
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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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Operation Nemesis: Murder on the streets of Berlin
Operation Nemesis: Murder on the streets of Berlin

On 15 March 1921, a single gunshot rang out on the busy Hardenbergstraße near Berlin’s Zoo Station. Talaat Pasha lay dead. His assassin? Soghomon Tehlirian, a survivor seeking justice for the Armenian people in what became known as Operation Nemesis.

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Special pay-what-you-want group tours November 2024!
Special pay-what-you-want group tours November 2024!

To mark the end of the 2024 season here are some pay-what-you-want history tours!

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A Walking & Audio Guide to the Friedrichsfelde Cemetery
A Walking & Audio Guide to the Friedrichsfelde Cemetery

Explore the graves of revolutionaries, spies, artists, and heroes with our Friedrichsfelde Cemetery guide – a journey through Berlin’s communist history like no other. From Rosa Luxemburg to Markus Wolf, there’s loads to explore. Listen or read along on this special walk through one of Berlin’s most impressive cemeteries.

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F.W. Murnau’s Nosferatu: A Century of Chilling Cinema History
F.W. Murnau’s Nosferatu: A Century of Chilling Cinema History

History Flakes is back with a chilling dive into F.W. Murnau’s Nosferatu, the 1922 horror classic that redefined fear on screen. Murnau’s journey from Berlin’s avant-garde to Hollywood success was marked by groundbreaking techniques, eerie lost films, and a tragic early death. His impact on horror remains, as does the mystery surrounding his grave…

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Ten podcasts about Berlin history, German history, and history in general
Ten podcasts about Berlin history, German history, and history in general

Ten great podcasts about Berlin. Discover the history Berlin and Germany in podcast form!

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Anita Berber: The Scandalous Dancer Who Shook Weimar Berlin
Anita Berber: The Scandalous Dancer Who Shook Weimar Berlin

Anita Berber was the notorious queen of Weimar Berlin’s cabaret scene—a dancer whose scandalous performances and wild lifestyle shocked and captivated an entire city. From her provocative dances to her infamous love affairs and violent outbursts, Berber's infamous story is not to be missed!

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How Teenage Cheek & Charm Lead to the Founding of Germany’s Oldest Football Club: Germania 1888
How Teenage Cheek & Charm Lead to the Founding of Germany’s Oldest Football Club: Germania 1888

Germany’s oldest football club date all the way back to 1888. Discover the story of the brith of German football here!

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Where to see the Berlin Wall in 2024 - All remaining pieces of the Berlin Wall
Where to see the Berlin Wall in 2024 - All remaining pieces of the Berlin Wall

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!

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All My Videos on One Big Map
All My Videos on One Big Map

Have you seen my Berlin history videos? Do you want to visit these amazing places and discover Berlin history for yourself? Discover more than 100 of my videos on an interactive map: plan your own Berlin adventure!

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The Berlin Flak Towers of WWII - Visit the Humboldthain Tower!
The Berlin Flak Towers of WWII - Visit the Humboldthain Tower!

Discover how Berlin's colossal Flak Towers shielded its people from Allied bombs during WWII. These fortress-like structures housed powerful anti-aircraft guns and provided vital shelter for thousands. Explore their construction, role in air raids, and what’s left of them today!

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7 Top Tips for Sweet Treats in Berlin & where to find them
7 Top Tips for Sweet Treats in Berlin & where to find them

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!

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A Podcast on Nazi Berlin serial killer Paul Ogorzow: The S-Bahn Murderer
A Podcast on Nazi Berlin serial killer Paul Ogorzow: The S-Bahn Murderer

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.

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From Lichtenberg to London: Dr. Jacobs & Life in the “Third Reich”
From Lichtenberg to London: Dr. Jacobs & Life in the “Third Reich”

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.

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Cold War Berlin Maps: West Berlin 1957 & East Berlin 1966
Cold War Berlin Maps: West Berlin 1957 & East Berlin 1966

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.

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Weimar Berlin: The Battle of Schlesischer Bahnhof
Weimar Berlin: The Battle of Schlesischer Bahnhof

A huge brawl between Hamburg carpenters and organised crime in 1920s, Weimar-era Berlin.

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Welcome to History Flakes - The Berlin History Podcast
Welcome to History Flakes - The Berlin History Podcast

The first episode of History Flakes - The Berlin History Podcast is here. Check us out on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and more!

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The best places to watch football in Berlin: Groundhopping with Damiano Benzoni
The best places to watch football in Berlin: Groundhopping with Damiano Benzoni

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.

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High Resolution Original Map of Berlin from the 1936 Summer Olympic Games
High Resolution Original Map of Berlin from the 1936 Summer Olympic Games

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.

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The Perfect Berlin Weekend Itinerary for First-Time Visitors
The Perfect Berlin Weekend Itinerary for First-Time Visitors

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.

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The Ultimate Guide to Cold War Berlin
The Ultimate Guide to Cold War 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.

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Nice Walks, Nature & History: Berlin's Best Parks
Nice Walks, Nature & History: Berlin's Best Parks

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!

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How Berlin’s lost queer bars look today: Exploring Weimar Berlin with Dr. Finn Ballard
How Berlin’s lost queer bars look today: Exploring Weimar Berlin with Dr. Finn Ballard

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!

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The Best Currywurst in Berlin: 14 Places to try Berlin’s Famous Street Food
The Best Currywurst in Berlin: 14 Places to try Berlin’s Famous Street Food

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.

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The Ultimate Guide to Beer Gardens in Berlin: 33 Berlin Beer Gardens and Where to Find Them in 2024
The Ultimate Guide to Beer Gardens in Berlin: 33 Berlin Beer Gardens and Where to Find Them in 2024

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.

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Berlin’s Oldest Concrete Houses
Berlin’s Oldest Concrete Houses

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.

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Berlin things to do guide 2024
Berlin things to do guide 2024

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.

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10 Unique experiences that make Berlin Berlin
10 Unique experiences that make Berlin Berlin

Explore Berlin's unique charm with a guide to 10 must-have experiences, from U-Bahn adventures to the vibrant street art scene.

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Cold War Berlin: A 3-Day Itinerary for History Fans
Cold War Berlin: A 3-Day Itinerary for History Fans

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!

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Explore Berlin's Dark Past: A 5-Day Itinerary of Nazi and WWII History
Explore Berlin's Dark Past: A 5-Day Itinerary of Nazi and WWII History

Explore Berlin's dark past with a 5-day itinerary of Nazi and WWII sites, from memorials & museums to tours and bunker-diving.

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Self-Guided Potsdam Walk through UNESCO World Heritage Sanssouci Gardens
Self-Guided Potsdam Walk through UNESCO World Heritage Sanssouci Gardens

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!

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Jonny Whitlam

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.

https://www.whitlams-berlin-tours.com
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