In this episode, we will discuss the Stresemann Era in the Weimar Republic, emphasizing its international recovery and political successes. Gustav Stresemann played a key role in re-establishing Germany in European politics, achieving milestones like the Locarno Pact, joining the League of Nations, and the Kellogg-Briand Pact, which enhanced Germany's standing. The Treaty of Rapallo also improved relations with Russia. However, lingering resentment towards the Treaty of Versailles and the presence of extremist political factions posed ongoing internal threats to the Weimar Republic's stability.

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In this episode, we’ll describe the economic recovery in Weimar Germany under Gustav Stresemann. We’ll talk about how his leadership introduced a new currency and negotiated the Dawes and Young Plans to manage reparations, leading to increased industrial production and exports. However, we’ll also discuss how the economy became overly reliant on American loans, making it vulnerable to the Wall Street Crash. We’ll explore how the withdrawal of American funds halted the progress of the Young Plan and contributed to a decline in global trade, worsening Germany's economic situation. Despite some advancements, persistent issues like unemployment and trade deficits revealed the recovery's fragility.

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In this episode, we’ll describe the complex influence of the Christian Church on British medicine during the medieval period. We’ll talk about how religious beliefs often promoted supernatural explanations for illness, prioritising prayer over scientific inquiry. We’ll explore the Church's prohibition of dissections, which hindered accurate anatomical knowledge, as well as its role in preserving ancient medical texts and establishing hospitals. Additionally, we’ll discuss the impact of the Crusades on medical knowledge exchange with the Islamic world. Overall, we’ll examine how the Church focused more on palliative care than on actively seeking cures.

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In this episode, we’ll explore medieval healthcare and its differences from modern medicine. We’ll discuss how most practitioners learned through apprenticeships, with barber surgeons performing procedures that often led to infections. The Church played a significant role in influencing medical education, basing it on Galen's theories and establishing universities. We’ll examine how rare and expensive doctors used tools like leeches and zodiac charts, primarily serving urban populations. The poor relied on monastic hospitals, which sometimes refused treatment to prevent the spread of disease. Join us as we delve into the complexities of healthcare during this period.

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In this episode, we’ll delve into the events leading up to Germany’s defeat in World War I and the end of its monarchy in 1918. We’ll discuss how military leaders acknowledged the inevitability of defeat and advocated for a democratic government to negotiate better peace terms. We’ll also cover the abdication of Kaiser Wilhelm II, his flight to Holland, and the declaration of the German Republic by Philipp Scheidemann. Finally, we’ll explore the challenges faced by the new government, particularly the accusations of betrayal after signing the armistice, and the resulting unrest that marked this pivotal moment in German history.

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In this episode, we’ll examine the profound after-effects of World War One on Germany, focusing on its social, economic, and political impacts. We’ll discuss the devastating loss of life and how it left many women widowed, while also addressing the vulnerability of the population to starvation and disease. We’ll also explore the economic repercussions, including inflation, rising national debt, and the widening wealth gap. Join us as we dive into how these hardships led to significant social unrest in post-war Germany.

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In this episode, we’ll explore the groundbreaking work of Andreas Vesalius and his impact on anatomical study. We’ll discuss how his dissections challenged long-held beliefs, particularly those of Galen, and sparked controversy. We’ll also examine his influential publications, such as On The Fabric of the Human Body, and how they encouraged further scientific exploration. Join us as we uncover Vesalius’s lasting contributions to surgery and medical knowledge.

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In this episode, we’ll delve into the Renaissance, a revolutionary period that reshaped art, science, and culture. We’ll explore how the revival of Ancient Greek and Roman knowledge influenced new ways of thinking, with a focus on humanism and empirical observation. We’ll discuss the role of the printing press in spreading ideas and its impact on medicine, including the renewed interest in dissection and anatomical study. Join us as we uncover how the Renaissance transformed the pursuit of knowledge and scientific discovery.

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In this episode, we’ll explore the hyperinflation crisis that struck Weimar Germany following the Ruhr crisis. We’ll discuss how excessive money printing led to the rapid devaluation of the German Mark, causing skyrocketing prices and economic chaos. We’ll examine the severe consequences for ordinary citizens, from pensioners losing their life savings to businesses collapsing. Finally, we’ll look at the few groups who temporarily benefitted and consider the broader social and political impact of this financial catastrophe.

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In this episode, we’ll examine Germany’s economic struggles following World War I, focusing on the impact of reparations and the occupation of the Ruhr in 1923. We’ll discuss how Germany’s failure to meet reparation payments led to French and Belgian forces seizing control of the Ruhr’s factories and infrastructure. We’ll explore the German response, including passive resistance, and the broader consequences of this crisis. Finally, we’ll consider how these events contributed to further economic instability and resentment in Germany.

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