Today we analyse the importance of knowledge and awareness of one’s own national history, in particular when it comes to darker aspects. We contrast the way that Germany has thoroughly examined itself with respect to the second world war with the voluntary and selective amnesia that is typical for European nations.

This podcast is published with the help of RAIA and edited by RAIA associate Usama Ghanem but is an individual project between the Director of RAIA Dario Hasenstab and Balder Hageraats, with the generous research and analysis assistance of Linda Steiner. If you would like to get in touch with us write us an email at [email protected] or connect with us on Twitter via @JD_Hasenstab and @BHageraats.