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The Berlin Wall Falls: A Night That Changed Germany
In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the night of November 9, 1989, when the Berlin Wall fell, ending decades of division. They discuss the immediate trigger—a misunderstood press conference by Günter Schabowski—and the chaotic scenes at border crossings like Bornholmer Straße. The episode delves into the role of peaceful protests in East Germany, the flight of refugees via Hungary, and the rapid chain of events that led to reunification less than a year later. Key figures like Erich Honecker, Egon Krenz, and Mikhail Gorbachev are examined, along with the significance of slogans like…
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