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Episode 71 - Architecture and History in Berlin, with Professor Jan Fischer
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Today we take a deep dive into architecture and history in Berlin, with Professor Jan Fischer, an American who's been calling Berlin home for more than 30 years. All in all, a very interesting conversation with an extremely knowledgeable and very friendly expat. What's not to like? Also, get your Google ready, because many buildings and big names of architecture are mentioned here! Enjoy!
Chapters
1. Episode 71 - Architecture and History in Berlin, with Professor Jan Fischer (00:00:00)
2. Introduction to Jan Fischer (00:00:27)
3. Teaching in Berlin (00:02:22)
4. Life in Berlin (00:03:46)
5. The Excitement of the 90s (00:07:49)
6. Finding Work in Berlin (00:12:14)
7. Family Background (00:13:41)
8. Language Challenges (00:16:38)
9. Necessity of Learning German (00:17:56)
10. Architecture and Urban Development (00:21:33)
11. Berlin's Unique History (00:25:32)
12. The Impact of War (00:28:33)
13. Architectural Evolution (00:34:04)
14. Iconic Buildings of Berlin (00:36:22)
15. Reflections on the Reichstag (00:45:30)
16. The Neues Museum (00:46:23)
17. The Humboldt Forum (00:47:47)
18. The Olympiastadion Debate (00:51:13)
19. The Berlin Airport Experience (00:56:34)
20. Memorials and Remembrance (01:05:54)
21. Optimism for the Future (01:26:52)
22. Conclusion and Future Discussions (01:27:42)
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