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The Holocaust History Podcast

Waitman Wade Beorn
Holocaust
World War II
Concentration Camps
Nazi Germany
Moral Injury
Nazism
Evil
Poland
Historical Representation
Ghettos
Starvation
Holocaust Education
Dwight Eisenhower
Anti-Semitism
Sobibor Extermination Center
Treblinka
Alderney
Military History
Topf and Sons
Gay Rights Movement

The Holocaust History Podcast features engaging conversations with a diverse group of guests on all elements of the Holocaust. Whether you are new to the topic or come with prior knowledge, you will learn something new.

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How did Nazi war criminals engage with (or deny) their giult?  How was the prosecution and conviction of Nazi perpetrators dealt with in families?  What was the role of religion and faith assuaging guilt?

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What is a concentration camp?  What are the distinguishing features of these spaces?  Where did they come from?

In this episode, I talk with Andrea Pitzer about the long, global history of the concentration camp and its evolution over t... more

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It was the largest open shooting of the Holocaust (and perhaps in history).  Yet the murder in Babi Yar of 33,000+ Jews and other victims remained for much of its postwar life, unmarked and uncommemorated, at least officially.

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How do we approach witnessing the Holocaust? Are there appropriate or inappropriate ways to do this? Does witnessing make us more empathetic or more indifferent?  These are just some of the questions we addressed in this episode with Car... more

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Katharina von Kellenbach
Author of The Mark of Cain; theologian specializing in guilt, forgiveness, and postwar trajectories of Nazi perpetrators
Episode: Ep. 75- Guilt and the Postwar Lives of Nazi Perpetrators with Katherina von Kellenbach
Andrea Pitzer
Author of One Long Night, historian of concentration camps
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Episode: Ep. 74- The Global History of Concentration Camps witih Andrea Pitzer
Victoria Khiterer
Author focused on the history of Jews in Kiev and Babi Yar
Episode: Ep. 73- Babi Yar History and Memory with Victoria Khiterer
Carolyn Dean
An academic focused on Holocaust studies and the moral implications of witnessing and empathy.
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Episode: Ep. 72- Empathy, Witnessing, and the Challenge of the Holocaust with Carolyn Dean
Anna Hájková
Historian and author of "People Without History Are Dust"
Episode: Ep. 71- Queering the Holocaust with Anna Hájková
Elissa Bemporad
Historian focusing on women's history of the Holocaust and gender studies
Episode: Ep. 70- Women in the Holocaust with Elissa Bemporad
Doris Bergen
Holocaust historian and author
Episode: Ep. 69- Wehrmacht Chaplains and the Holocaust with Doris Bergen
Shay Pilnik
Author of 'Revenge of Memory,' focusing on Soviet literature and commemoration of the Babi Yar massacre.
Episode: EP. 68- Babi Yar: History, Memory, and Literature with Shay Pilnik
Jack El-Hai
Author and expert on the psychological evaluation of Nazi leaders during the Nuremberg Trials
Episode: Ep. 67- Nuremberg Trials with Jack El-Hai

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Waipman Bourne
Host of the Holocaust History Podcast

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4.8 out of 5 stars from 222 ratings
  • Originality of topics

    I stumbled upon this podcast and listening to the episodes of the Birdman of Auschwitz

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    PolishRissy
    Australia4 months ago
  • Mid

    It’s okey it’s just the basic of what we know and no big details

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Ens review
    United States4 months ago
  • Good podcast

    This is a good podcast about the Holocaust. I am learning a lot and there is a great and interesting collection of different aspects of the Holocaust. Studies of this horrific event need to continue and this podcast is part of that.

    One star was deducted because there is an undercurrent of leftist thought in some of the episodes with some of the typical buzzwords. However, it’s not overpowering and a discerning listener should be able to spot and discard this discredited thinking.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Jerry Tromble
    Canada5 months ago
  • Brlliant informative respectful

    We needs more of this type if serious scholarly but accessible historical documentation and analysis if one of the darkest chapters in human history so that similar events are never EVER to happen again. The other horror is slavery. There is hope when you find a podcast like this

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Paleofast
    Ireland5 months ago
  • Overall review

    Mr Beorn, I want to say I like listening to your podcast. The people you bring on are fascinating. The stories about how they got involved with the History of the Holocaust and the research into their particular subject. Even though some aren’t historians. They still add a lot.

    I have read books from these authors that have been on your podcasts and I have the intention to read all the books.

    I have been studying this subject since I was 11 years old and I am now 59. My grandparents cam... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Polish Mark
    United States6 months ago

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Listeners praise the engaging and respectful manner in which the host discusses complex and sensitive topics related to the Holocaust.
Some express concerns about perceived political bias in certain episodes, while overall, the majority find the discussions enlightening and unique.

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Ep. 75- Guilt and the Postwar Lives of Nazi Perpetrators with Katherina von Kellenbach
Q: What are the dynamics within families of Nazi perpetrators after the war, and how do the children and spouses cope with legacy and silence?
The discussion highlights three paths: continued denial, rejection of the perpetrators' legacy, or a nuanced third way that engages with the history without complete condemnation or denial, while emphasizing secrecy and its damaging effects on the second generation.
Ep. 75- Guilt and the Postwar Lives of Nazi Perpetrators with Katherina von Kellenbach
Q: How did amnesty and the secret amnesty memorandum influence postwar treatment of perpetrators, and what role did the churches play?
She outlines a complex network where religio-political pressure, church networks, and solidarity movements pushed for amnesty while defending individuals, often at odds with legal accountability, revealing a tension between forgiveness and justice.
Ep. 73- Babi Yar History and Memory with Victoria Khiterer
Q: How did memory and memorialization evolve from the Soviet era to independent Ukraine?
Memory was suppressed under Soviet rule; Khrushchev and others resisted memorialization, while after independence, official recognition increased and a Jewish monument was built, though debates about the scope of the memorial (Holocaust-specific vs. broader tragedy) persisted.
Ep. 73- Babi Yar History and Memory with Victoria Khiterer
Q: What happened at Babi Yar in late September 1941 and why was it carried out so rapidly?
Nazi forces chose Babi Yar as a mass execution site to eliminate Jews quickly without building ghettos or camps, exploiting local anti-Semitism and not expecting much public protest, which allowed a swift slaughter in two days and continued in the following years.
Ep. 73- Babi Yar History and Memory with Victoria Khiterer
Q: Can you talk about early life in Kyiv before World War II and the Jewish community there?
The city had a large Jewish population with deep roots; many lived in Podil and spoke Yiddish, and Jewish life flourished in the interwar period with schools and cultural institutions before the war, though ant-Semitism persisted.

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Conversations offer a deep exploration of the Holocaust through various lenses, addressing historical narratives, survivor experiences, and the roles of different societal actors during this dark chapter in history. The discussions often spotlight marginalized voices, particularly focusing on gender and queer identities, as well as the psychological and communal repercussions of genocide. Each episode brings unique insights from scholars and experts, making complex themes accessible for both newcomers and those familiar with Holocaust studies. With a commitment to respectful dialogue, the show not only informs but also challenges listeners to engage critically with history, ensuring that the lessons learned are not forgotten.

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1. Katharina von Kellenbach
2. Andrea Pitzer
3. Victoria Khiterer
4. Carolyn Dean
5. Anna Hájková
6. Elissa Bemporad
7. Doris Bergen
8. Shay Pilnik

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