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ARE WE EUROPEMillennial History - Behind the Scenes with Andrea VoetsMillennial History host Andrea Voets speaks with Mick ter Reehorst from Are We Europe about the making of Millennial History.How did Voets and composer Luke Deane create these episodes, with hundreds of layers of words & music? Why did she want to turn the hidden perspectives of the underdogs of history into musical journalism? How was she changed by the stories of the millennials?And most importantly: why should we care?Edited by Neža Borkovič.Produced in partnership with Are We Europe. Find out more at millennialhistorypodcast.com
2022-06-1037 minARE WE EUROPEMillennial History - Change and Unification (Part 2)Inga, Winnie, Burkhard and Henning take us to the 90s: a decade of Change and Unification of East and West into the Germany we know today. They recall how a new, capitalistic system was implemented into the hearts and minds of the former citizens of the GDR: with great force and speed.Free-floating years full of unknown dangers, in which these Children of the Change learnt to hide and adapt. In a deep analysis of what it means to create history, they reclaim their voices: word by word. In the process, they offer us mindfulness-lessons for modern...
2022-05-2735 minARE WE EUROPEMillennial History - Change and Unification (Part 1)Inga, Winnie, Henning & Burkhard were born in East-Germany, in the former GDR. They paint the picture of their youths in a country that no longer exists, the social principles of that society, the massive protests in the Autumn of 1989 and the complex feelings towards the fall of the Berlin wall. Did this day really mark the end of German history? With a special role for: bananas.Part 1 of 2.Created by Andrea Voets and Luke Deane. Produced in partnership with Are We Europe. Find out more at millennialhistorypodcast.com
2022-05-2034 min
ARE WE EUROPEMillennial History - The Troubles (Part 2)Agnes, Michael & Chris make us feel what it means to live in a country, divided by identity politics in every aspect of daily life. In response, they show us how to move forward from a place of trouble. With courage & guided by strong principles, but always: with lots of care for the people around you.Part 2 of 2.Created by Andrea Voets and Luke Deane. Produced in partnership with Are We Europe. Find out more at millennialhistorypodcast.com
2022-05-0633 minARE WE EUROPEMillennial History - The Troubles (Part 1)Chris, Agnes and Michael grew up during the final years of the Troubles: the long and messy conflict between Catholics and Protestants in Northern-Ireland. They help us understand the basics of colonialism -back then and now- and make us part of the sense of danger that colored their early years. In return, we are rewarded with a warm sense of community & a real intensity that comes to life, when everything is at stake.Part 1 of 2.Created by Andrea Voets and Luke Deane. Produced in partnership with Are We Europe. Find out mo...
2022-04-2932 min
ARE WE EUROPEMillennial History - Children of the Decree (Part 3)Catinca & Joanna dive into sensitive topics of crucial importance. What does it mean to be a good parent? How can you start to trust others, the world, and yourself, when the basis of your existence has been rocked so many times? Feeling unwanted in life itself is a heavy burden to carry. Yet, they show us many ways out: through lots of sensitivity, practical daily ethics & the drive to fight for each other.Part 3 of 3.Created by Andrea Voets and Luke Deane. Produced in partnership with Are We Europe. Find ou...
2022-04-1536 minARE WE EUROPEMillennial History - Children of the Decree (Part 2)Catinca and Joanna talk us through the Romanian revolution -which was indeed televised- & the Wild West of the 90s. They reconstruct the way people adapted to massive changes in society and in their relationships: coming from a culture of fear & scarcity. They offer us a new, unapologetic view on cultural concepts of entitlement & adoption and a practical guide to the development of your own moral compass.Part 2 of 3.Created by Andrea Voets and Luke Deane. Produced in partnership with Are We Europe. Find out more at millennialhistorypodcast.com
2022-04-0827 minARE WE EUROPEMillennial History - Children of the Decree (Part 1)Joanna and Catinca were born in Romania, during the final years of the dictatorship of Nicolai Ceausescu. Catinca always lived in Romania, Joanna was adopted into America when she was 4.They introduce us to their grim blueprints: a regime that combines elements of the Hunger Games, the Handmaid's tale and North Korea. Complete with the cult of the Great Leader, forced pregnancies, full state control & a lack of everything, including human touch & contact.Part 1 of 3.Created by Andrea Voets and Luke Deane. Produced in partnership with Are We Europe. ...
2022-04-0136 min
The Europeans | European news, politics and cultureMillennial History: Children of the DecreeJoanna and Catinca were born in Romania during the final years of the dictatorship of Nicolai Ceausescu, a regime that combined elements of The Hunger Games, The Handmaid's Tale and North Korea.
Our regular episodes return next week. While Dominic wraps up work on his new show, here’s the second of two special guest appearances from Millennial History, a podcast series that relives moments in recent world history, as seen through the eyes of people who were children when they happened.
In interviews with musical journalist Andrea Voets, they reflect on the far-reaching consequences of...
2022-03-3138 min
The Europeans | European news, politics and cultureMillennial History: Sicily, Mafia and FalconeAki grew up in Sicily. On May 23, 1992, the mafia blew up the highway behind his grandmother’s house, killing a judge named Giovanni Falcone.
Since Dominic is away right now, we’re bringing you the first of two very special guest appearances from Millennial History, a new podcast series reliving impactful moments in recent world history, as seen through the eyes of people who were children when they happened.
In interviews with musical journalist Andrea Voets, they reflect on the far-reaching consequences of the events on their lives and societies. Andrea and composer/sound designer Luke...
2022-03-2441 min