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Welcome to my podcast. I’ll discuss a few topics related to German that I find particularly interesting. We’ll focus on German history, culture and language learning. I hope you enjoy listening to me!... more
FAQs about Thoughts with Lakshman:How many episodes does Thoughts with Lakshman have?The podcast currently has 40 episodes available.
September 15, 2020Thoughts with Lakshman #9: Gothic, Romanesque or Classical: Evaluating German ArchitectureIn this episode of my podcast, I discuss the history of different architectural styles in Germany. Germany has a diverse architecture with major constructions in the Gothic, Romanesque and Classical periods....more35minPlay
September 02, 2020Thoughts with Lakshman #8: Religion Through German HistoryIn this episode of my podcast, O explore how religion shaped German culture in history. I also reviewed the popularity of different religions in Germany over time....more24minPlay
August 20, 2020Thoughts with Lakshman #7: Immanuel Kant: Rationalism vs EmpiricismIn this episode of my podcast, I explore the philosophies and theories of Immanuel Kant. I reviewed his early life and how it shaped his beliefs along with explaining his arguments in his most famous books....more32minPlay
August 04, 2020Thoughts with Lakshman #6: Evaluating the German Bundesliga and the European LandscapeIn this episode, I discuss what we might expect from the summer transfer window in the Bundesliga along with the competitiveness in the league. I also contrast the socialist American sport leagues to the capitalist European sports....more32minPlay
July 21, 2020Thoughts with Lakshman #5: Karl Marx: A German Socialist and PhilosopherIn this episode of my podcast, I discuss the lief of Karl Marx and his theories. I also talk about the influence of his work on the Russian Revolution and American politics....more26minPlay
July 06, 2020Thoughts with Lakshman #4: Soccer in German CultureIn this episode of my podcast, I discuss the role of soccer in German culture and my theory for why soccer haw continued to be a fundamental part of German culture. I also discuss Bayern Munich’s homegrown model for success and the financial side of soccer....more28minPlay
June 25, 2020Thoughts with Lakshman #3: Friedrich Fröbel: The inventor of KindergartenIn this episode, I discuss the educational theory of Friedrich Frögel and how it compares to many of the educational techniques today. I also discuss the creation or Kindergartens in the United States and how it evolved from an exclusive German speaking school to becoming widespread across the country....more27minPlay
June 11, 2020Thoughts with Lakshman #2: German Immigration into the English ColoniesIn the second episode of my podcast, I discuss German immigration into the English colonies and the effects German culture and language had on early American schools. I also focus on the anti-German sentiment in the United States after WW1 and WW2 and the effect it had on German culture in the United States...more18minPlay
May 29, 2020Thoughts with Lakshman #1: Ostalgie from East GermanyIn this episode, I discuss German history from WW2 leading up to the Berlin Wall. I also focus on the nostalgia from East Germany after the wall was brought down, using movies and books to demonstrate this feeling....more18minPlay
FAQs about Thoughts with Lakshman:How many episodes does Thoughts with Lakshman have?The podcast currently has 40 episodes available.