Reichs & Republics | The German History Podcast· Folge 20

Episode 20: The Reich Overseas

Dienstag, 28. Juli 2026 · 56 min

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In this episode Katja and Chris explore Germany’s colonial empire, from its early roots in Brandenburg to its rapid expansion under the Kaiserreich. They examine why Germany pursued colonies, how empire was sold to the public at home, and the violence, racial hierarchy, and dispossession behind the colonial dream.

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