Episode 94: The Berlin Wall - A Symbol Destroyed by the People
Ahmad Hashemi –
2024-08-04
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Episode 94 examines the Berlin Wall as a powerful symbol of authoritarian control ultimately toppled by ordinary citizens. Historian Ahmad Hashemi explores how Mikhail Gorbachev recognized the inevitable collapse and the pivotal moment when people reclaimed their freedom. This hi Read more…Episode 94 examines the Berlin Wall as a powerful symbol of authoritarian control ultimately toppled by ordinary citizens. Historian Ahmad Hashemi explores how Mikhail Gorbachev recognized the inevitable collapse and the pivotal moment when people reclaimed their freedom. This historical analysis draws on Gorbachev's memoirs and documentaries to reveal the forces that led to the wall's destruction and German reunification. Close