Olympia 1936: How the Nazis deceived the world with lies

Olympia 1936: How the Nazis deceived the world with lies

Berlin, Deutschland - in 1936 Berlin became the scene of a grand spectacle: the Olympic Summer Games are just around the corner, while the Wehrmacht occupies the demilitarized Rhineland. A fascinating but deceptive picture of cosmopolitanism is presented that captivates the world public. But behind the facade of the games there is a dark reality that only a few can see.

In the latest episode of the Podcast "The Decay of Babylon", bestselling author Volker Kutscher and the RBB presenter Thomas Böhm illuminate the events in Berlin. They take a critical look at the strategy of the Nazis who wanted to hide their true face during the Olympic Games. Why did the National Socialists simply close away and deceptive the international guests? While the world is captivated, the first concentration camps are being built at the same time - a fact that many supposedly did not want to admit. But was that really like that? Or was it a conscious ignorance?

a podcast full of revelations

The podcast "The Dismantling of Babylon" is a captivating journey through Berlin from 1929 to 1938. With Volker Kutscher, the creative head behind the successful novel series around Commissioner Gereon Rath, and Thomas Böhm, an experienced literary critic, the story becomes alive. The ten -part series is available in the ARD audio and wherever podcasts are available and offers a deep insight into the complex and often shocking reality of that time.

For everyone who wants to understand the world better, there is another tip: The Tagesschau Podcast "11km" with Victoria Koopmann offers daily insights into current topics and brings the listeners directly to the events in the countries. "11km" is also available in the ARD audio and where podcasts can be found.