James Blake Wiener, a historian, writer, and Co-Founder of the World History Encyclopedia, joins How It Ticks to explore remarkable Swiss stories throughout history. His research illuminates global history through unique cross-cultural exchanges and individual narratives.
This is Part 1 of our special 5-part series, focusing specifically on The Swiss on the Titanic. We delve into the little-known stories of Swiss passengers aboard the ill-fated ship, uncovering their backgrounds, their hopes, and the tragic circumstances they faced.
Expect to learn about the personal experiences of Swiss individuals linked to the Titanic disaster, how their stories fit into the broader narrative of Swiss history and global events, and the historical context of maritime travel in that era. This conversation highlights how Swiss individuals engaged with significant global events.
Read the original article by James Blake Wiener
here:https://blog.nationalmuseum.ch/en/2024/04/swiss-on-the-titanic/
Listen to the full 5-Part Series:
Part 2: The Swiss on the Lusitania
Part 3: Albert Gallatin: A Swiss Founding Father
Part 4: Johann Ludwig Burckhardt: An Intrepid Swiss Explorer
Part 5: The Ticinese and the Australian Gold Rush
Chapters:
00:00 Meet James Blake Wiener
04:45 Swiss People on the Titanic
09:40 Why Swiss People Sailed on the Titanic
15:45 The Good Reputation of Swiss Workers
16:30 Personal Stories and How They Were Found
Connect with James Blake Wiener:
LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jameswiener/
https://blog.nationalmuseum.ch/en/author/james-wiener/
Connect with How It Ticks:
Website: https://howitticks.ch/contact-page/
Full Transcript: https://howitticks.ch/podcast/swiss-stories-james-blake/
