40 episodes
Thoughts with Lakshman Lakshman Sibal
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- Society & Culture
Welcome to my podcast. I’ll discuss a few topics related to German that I find particularly interesting. We’ll focus on German history, culture and language learning. I hope you enjoy listening to me!
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Thoughts with Lakshman #39: Jesse Owens and the 1936 Berlin Olympics
In this episode, I focus on the 1936 Berlin Olympics and how the Nazi’s tried to use these Games to promote their ideology. I also discuss Jesse Owens’ success, and how he symbolized hope for those who believed in the values of equality and opportunity.
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Thoughts with Lakshman #38: Helene Mayer: A Jewish Champion in Nazi Germany
In this episode, I discuss Helen Mayer, a jew who competed in the 1936 Berlin Olympics for Germany.
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Thoughts with Lakshman #37: Why did Germans Invent Fanta During WWII?
In this episode, I explore the creation of Fanta from food scraps under the Third Reich, and the development of Fanta into a world-famous soft drink.
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Thoughts with Lakshman #36: The Development of Different Dialects and Accents in Germany and Eastern Europe
In this episode, I examine the development of different dialects and accents.
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Thoughts with Lakshman #35: Basketry and Chinese Bamboo Weaving
In this episode, I explore different methods of basketry and the evolution of Chinese bamboo weaving.
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Thoughts with Lakshman #34: Native American Art and the Regional Cultural Differences
In this episode, I explore Native American art and the different variations of sculptures and paintings in different tribes.