Awakening memories: New podcast on democracy education in Emsland

Awakening memories: New podcast on democracy education in Emsland

In a world in which awareness of the past is becoming increasingly important, Caroline Wille and Katrin Kleesiek-Herding have teamed up to create a podcast called “On the Road in Memories”. This multi-part podcast aims to contribute to democracy education and take listeners to “forgotten places” that are often in the shadow of history. The two podcasters visit memorials, cemeteries, stumbling blocks, Emsland camp locations and war grave sites along the Ems in order to keep their stories alive. How NOZ reports, the podcast is recorded in the rooms of the creative agency “Bude22” in Haselünne, where the two women interview interesting personalities and their experiences in these places.

But what exactly can you expect from “A Journey Down Memories”? Listeners can look forward to inspiring stories and profound conversations, all aimed at forging a deeper connection to the often overlooked aspects of our history. With every visit, the team is enriched by the diverse stories and perspectives, which gives the podcast a particularly authentic touch.

Democracy education in forgotten places

The podcast, which is produced in Weimar, known for Schiller, Goethe and the Bauhaus, also shows how important it is to come to terms with your own history. Here, where the Nazis' radical conversion fantasies once prevailed, the cityscape is shaped by the National Socialist past. The podcast from Weimar also provides insights into this dark time, questions historical files and speaks to people who have questions about the National Socialist past. The podcast is supported by the Forced Labor in National Socialism Museum, which opens on May 8, 2024 and deals with the history of Nazi forced labor in its pan-European dimension. This shows how different places can contribute together to building democracy Podcast.de explained.

Access to these emotional topics can be achieved through various forms of public transportation. For example, if you travel to Haselünne, you will find useful options for finding connections BVG. This makes it easy to reach important historical sites that make us all think.

Wille and Kleesiek-Herding's podcast is a remarkable step in the right direction - it encourages us to open our eyes to and engage with the often "forgotten places" of our history. Anyone who is interested in a vibrant democracy and our historical heritage should listen and be inspired by the stories.