History Extra podcast Should they stand or fall? The great statue debate
Jul 19, 2021
Unpacks the controversial history behind statues, from dictators like Stalin to Saddam Hussein's toppling. Explores complexities of preserving the past while acknowledging the emotional, ideological, and historical debates surrounding statues.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
Statues Through the Ages
03:14 • 9min
Evolution of Dictatorial Statues
12:22 • 13min
The Complex Legacy: Statues and Suppressed History of a Dictator
25:17 • 6min
Deconstructing the Toppling of Saddam Hussein's Statue
30:51 • 12min
Exploring the Complexity of Statues and Historical Context
42:56 • 2min