Living Through History

BEIRUT 1983: Marine Barracks Bombing

Almost a quarter of a century after the first intervention, the Marines return to the Lebanese beaches, to Tripoli and above all to Beirut, first to facilitate the exit of the PLO fighters and then to try to reduce friction between the many souls of the civil war Lebanese. Peacekeeping, however, is a dangerous profession, especially if on the other side you have to deal with a new militarized reality determined to attack the foreign presence. On a cool autumn Sunday, the French Marines and paratroopers will see Lebanon transform into a second and more tragic Vietnam. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

The Lebanon War

A paradise on earth, marvelous beaches, breathtaking landscapes, the castles of the Crusaders, multicultural traditions, and banking wealth likened to the "Switzerland of the Middle East." Lebanon in the early 1970s truly had everything to fulfill anyone's dreams, even those of a bankrupt like Felice Riva, who, after squandering the assets of the Vallesusa textile group, chose to enjoy golden hiding under the shade of the famous cedars, sipping cocktails on the terrace of one of the many luxury hotels overlooking the Corniche, Beirut's waterfront that for decades rivaled the French Riviera. Yet even the most beautiful paradise can turn into hell on earth. It takes little to unleash devastation, sometimes just a pretext. Or a quick shootout. Living Through History,where we embark on a captivating journey through the events, people, and stories that have shaped the world in the 20th and 21st centuries. Join us as we unravel the intricate tapestry of modern history, exploring pivotal moments, cultural shifts, political revolutions, and technological breakthroughs that have defined our contemporary world. With expert interviews, firsthand accounts, and deep dives into archives, Living Through History offers a fresh perspective on the recent past, revealing the fascinating and sometimes surprising connections between yesterday and today. Whether you're a history enthusiast or simply curious about how we got to where we are now, this podcast will inspire your curiosity and deepen your understanding of the modern era. Script: Federico Bettuzzi Production: Giovanni Zorzi ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

The Tet Offensive

On January 31, 1968 according to the lunar calendar, the Year of the Monkey begins. And perfectly embodying the cunning and genius attributed in the Far East to this symbolic animal, General Võ Nguyên Giáp prepared a terrible surprise for the American, Australian and South Vietnamese soldiers: instead of the usual truce for the Tet anniversary, little after midnight a massive offensive starts which sees the regular troops from the North invading the regions close to the border. For months there was bitter fighting, in Hue and Khe Sanh in particular, marking a turning point in the Vietnam conflict. Living Through History,where we embark on a captivating journey through the events, people, and stories that have shaped the world in the 20th and 21st centuries. Join us as we unravel the intricate tapestry of modern history, exploring pivotal moments, cultural shifts, political revolutions, and technological breakthroughs that have defined our contemporary world. With expert interviews, firsthand accounts, and deep dives into archives, Living Through History offers a fresh perspective on the recent past, revealing the fascinating and sometimes surprising connections between yesterday and today. Whether you're a history enthusiast or simply curious about how we got to where we are now, this podcast will inspire your curiosity and deepen your understanding of the modern era. Script: Federico Bettuzzi Production: Giovanni Zorzi ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Munich 1972

The Munich Massacre was a terrorist event that occurred during the 1972 Summer Olympics, in Munich, West Germany. A commando from the Palestinian socialist terrorist organization Black September broke into the accommodation intended for Israeli athletes in the Olympic village, immediately killing two athletes who had attempted to resist and taking nine other members of Israel's Olympic team hostage. A subsequent rescue attempt by the German police led to the death of all the kidnapped athletes, five fedayeen and a German policeman. While the shooting was still in progress, a statement was issued announcing the release of all the hostages and the killing of the terrorists. Due to time zone reasons, Israeli newspapers went to press with this news. Subsequently, an official of the International Olympic Committee announced that: "The initial news was far too optimistic." Living Through History,where we embark on a captivating journey through the events, people, and stories that have shaped the world in the 20th and 21st centuries. Join us as we unravel the intricate tapestry of modern history, exploring pivotal moments, cultural shifts, political revolutions, and technological breakthroughs that have defined our contemporary world. With expert interviews, firsthand accounts, and deep dives into archives, Living Through History offers a fresh perspective on the recent past, revealing the fascinating and sometimes surprising connections between yesterday and today. Whether you're a history enthusiast or simply curious about how we got to where we are now, this podcast will inspire your curiosity and deepen your understanding of the modern era. Script: Federico Bettuzzi Production: Giovanni Zorzi ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Albert Speer

Als brillanter Architekt, Schüler großer Designer, zunächst unpolitisch, wurde Albert Speer in den 1930er Jahren Mitglied des engsten Kreises Hitlers. Zunächst als Designer der Bühnenbilder für die Ozeanparaden, dann als Renovierer großer öffentlicher Gebäude wurde Speer mit der Aufgabe betraut, Berlin als künftige Welthauptstadt des Nationalsozialismus wieder aufzubauen und umzugestalten und dann die deutsche Industrieproduktionsmaschinerie zu leiten. Hinter sich ließ er die Erinnerung an seine Skizzen und Modelle, die widersprüchlichen Erklärungen in Nürnberg, Erinnerungsbücher, aber auch eine Tochter, die mit Taten und nicht mit Worten bewies, dass der beste Weg, mit der Vergangenheit abzurechnen, darin besteht, sie umzudrehen Seite. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.