Peter Fritzsche
W. D. and Sarah E. Trowbridge Professor of History at the University of Illinois and author of the book 1942: When World War II Engulfed the Globe; scholar of modern German history and the author of multiple previous books.
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Oct 1, 2025 • 28min
1942: Peter Fritzsche on the year when war engulfed the world
Peter Fritzsche, a history professor at the University of Illinois and author of '1942: When World War II Engulfed the Globe,' delves into the year 1942 when global conflict erupted. He highlights the overwhelming scale of the war, from Pearl Harbor's pivotal role to the mass displacement of people. Discussing the Holocaust, he emphasizes 1942 as a peak year for extermination. Fritzsche also explores anti-colonial movements, industrial mobilization, and how wartime ideologies shaped nations and their actions, offering a profound look at a tumultuous time.
Aug 24, 2023 • 55min
On the (Still Bright) Future of Nostalgia
Historian Peter Fritzsche joins the podcast to discuss Svetlana Boym's book 'The Future of Nostalgia'. They explore the different types of nostalgia, its impact on collective identity, and its relevance to Donald Trump's movement. They also touch on the role of nostalgia in the Balkans, the connection between nostalgia and climate change, and the perspective of the Nazis on restoration.
