History of Estonia Podcast William of Clermont

In this episode, we are incredibly fortunate to have General Martin Herem, the overall commander of the Estonian Defense Forces, with us. We discuss the Forest Brothers in Estonia after World War II. We are publishing this episode on March 29, 2024, which is the 20th anniversary of Estonia's accession to NATO.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j2xs06NpGzE

The Russian Factor in Baltic History in the 19th & 20th C with Professor Karsten Brugemann




 Educational Credentials


He earned the prestigious Dr. habil. (2013) from the University of Gießen(geesan, Germany (History Department) which is the highest academic degree in Germany



He received his Dr. philosophy. (1999) also from the University of Hamburg,  (History Department)



He received his M.A. in History and Slavic Philology (1993) from the University of Hamburg



As far as his Professional Experience is concerned:


Professor of Estonian and General History at Tallinn University, Institute of History since September 200




Research Assistant at Nordost-Institut Lüneburg (Germany) from September 2005 to August 2008 




Elected Docent for General History at Narva College of Tartu University, where he also served as Head of the Humanities Department 




Visiting Lecturer in History and German Studies at Narva College of Tartu University from September 2002 to August 2004




Research Assistant at the Archive of the Institut Nordost-deutsches Kulturwerk, Lüneburg (Germany) from April 1998 to December 2001




Contract Lecturer (Eastern European History) at the History Department, University of Hamburg, from 1999 to 2001




Contract Lecturer (Baltic Studies) at the Institute for Finno-Ugric Studies, University of Hamburg, from 1996 to 2002




He began his career as a Research Assistant at the Department for Education Science, Institute for History (Eastern European History) at the University of the Federal Armed Forces Hamburg from January 1994 to March 1998



Karsten Brüggemann’s expertise spans the history of the Baltic states and Russia, cultural history, transnational history, and the historical dimension of sports, tourism, and music.

In this episode, we discuss the National Committee of the Republic of Estonia and its importance to the Estonian State's claim of the continuance of government during the Soviet occupation.

Calendar of Events in February 1944

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JdS96R6WuaI

Anthem of the Estonian volunteer regiment in the Finnish Army 1943- 1944

We start off the new year by following the calendar that I picked up at The Estonian War Museum which follows important events and dates in the tumultuous year of 1944.

We go on to discuss Zelensky's Trip to Tallinn and Estonia's pledge to support Ukraine with .25% of GDP.

In this episode, I sit down with Toomas Hiio, the Associate Director at The General Laidoner Estonian War Museum. This is the first in-person interview of the Podcast.

Toomas Hiio, born on June 1, 1965, is a distinguished Estonian historian known for his significant contributions to the study of Estonia's history during crucial periods. He completed his education at Tallinn 32nd Secondary School in 1983 and earned his degree in history from Tartu University in 1991. Hiio is highly regarded in academic circles and holds the esteemed position of research director at the Laidoner Museum. Additionally, he serves as the research manager at the Estonian Memory Institute, showcasing his expertise and dedication to preserving Estonia's historical legacy. Apart from his academic pursuits, Hiio is also a respected reserve officer, having attained the rank of second lieutenant in 1998. Recognizing his contributions to historical research and Estonian society, he was awarded the Order of the White Star IV class in 2002.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JLLGtOOkPpA
Peeter Tooma - Mässajate Laul

MacFarlane, John M. (2011) Rear–Admiral Sir Johan Pitka – An Unlikely British Columbian Who Founded the Estonian Navy. Nauticapedia.ca 2012. http://nauticapedia.ca/Gallery/Admiral_Pitka.php