History Extra podcast Magna Carta and the Holocaust
Apr 30, 2015
British historian David Starkey discusses the Magna Carta's 800th anniversary and its impact. Professor Dan Stone explores the liberation of Nazi concentration camps and the challenges faced by survivors. Topics include Magna Carta's evolution, shocking encounters during liberation, efforts to help Jewish refugees after WWII, and the lasting impact of the Holocaust.
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Introduction
00:00 • 5min
The Origins and Evolution of Magna Carta
04:49 • 23min
Liberation of Concentration Camps During World War II
27:43 • 13min
Efforts to Find Solutions for Jewish Refugees after WW2
40:14 • 2min
Zionism and the Search for a New Home
42:23 • 2min
Contrasting Approaches to Jewish Displaced Persons After World War II
44:20 • 3min
The Lasting Impact and Memory of the Holocaust
47:17 • 8min