The Ballad of Lucie Schwob
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This episode discusses the German Occupation of the Channel Islands during World War II and explores related museums and personal stories.
Hello :) Well, this isn't going to be the most cheerful episode I've ever produced, but we are where we are. Oh, not me, I mean the topic. This episode talks about the German Occupation of the Channel Islands in World War II, a couple of museums that go into detail about it, and how a combination of unexpected effects led accidentally to creating a story which became a really obvious episode to record. Topics discussed in this episode are: Parts One and Two: Housekeeping and the History of the Occupation * How it feels to be on ADHD medication * Where and what are the Channel Islands? * The easiest invasion imaginable * Life under occupation * The lack of a large resistance movement * How the Allies ignored them until the last moment * You might find the truths swept under the rug Part Three: Museums * The German fortification tunnels and the Jersey War Museum * Interactions between Germans and locals * Resistance and collaboration * The transition to liberation as depicted by ceiling lights * The Jersey Museum and its building's dubious past * Liberation Day and the lack of discussion about the occupation * The Occupation Tapestry * Should I stay or should I go? Part Four: The…
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