Chapter
Remembering History Through Monuments
22:36 - 30:42 (08:05)
The importance of monuments in remembering history cannot be overstated, but it is crucial to remember the people that fought against the injustices, not those that were for it. Monuments serve as reminders of history and play a vital role in the society's reckoning with their past.
Clips
The desire to forget a historical event stems not just from not wanting to remember a bad episode from history, but also from not wanting to acknowledge that we might do the same.
22:36 - 27:18 (04:42)
Summary
The desire to forget a historical event stems not just from not wanting to remember a bad episode from history, but also from not wanting to acknowledge that we might do the same. The importance of historical monuments and reminders in reckoning with the past is highlighted by contrasting Confederate monuments with those found in Germany.
ChapterRemembering History Through Monuments
EpisodePart Two: How Nice, Normal People Made The Holocaust Possible
PodcastBehind the Bastards
The speaker draws parallels between fascist regimes and their labeling of marginalized groups as criminals, and how they often target Jewish, gay, Roma, communist, and political dissidents.
27:24 - 30:42 (03:17)
Summary
The speaker draws parallels between fascist regimes and their labeling of marginalized groups as criminals, and how they often target Jewish, gay, Roma, communist, and political dissidents.