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The Berlin Wall (Part 4): From Division to Defiance (with Ryan Balmer)

In this episode, we shift our focus from the Berlin Wall itself to the lives of the people on either side. We'll explore how Berlin evolved into a bastion of counterculture and artistic expression, with distinct influences and circumstances in both the East and the West. Joining me for this discussion is fellow Berlin tour guide Ryan, an expert in this fascinating topic. Together, we'll delve into the unique cultural landscapes that flourished in a divided city.

From the East German punk and squatting movements to the cultural melting pot of occupied West Berlin, we explore how this divided city transformed into Europe's epicentre of defiance.

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