Untold Stories of History: the Deeds of Irma Grese

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Who really pulled the trigger on Tupac Shakur? Today, we plunge into the murky world of Tupac's homicide and the recent revelations about his killer. We also gear up for the upcoming trial that promises to shed more light on this 25-year old mystery. But our journey does not stop there.
We flip the pages back to one of the darkest periods in human history—World War II, specifically the heinous atrocities committed by the Nazis. Our spotlight lands on Irma Grasso, notoriously known as the “beautiful beast,” whose chilling deeds still haunt memories. We excavate her life, from her upbringing and the societal influences that morphed her into a monster, to the concentration camps where she brutalized innocent lives. Her shocking crimes, the theories surrounding her behavior, and her subsequent execution, are all subjected to a rigorous discussion in our episode.
Finally, we wade into the delicate matter of preserving historical statues, particularly those of controversial figures. A case in point is Hitler's statues. Are they a crucial reminder of past atrocities, or do they glorify the villain? It's a hot debate, and we dissect it from all angles. As we wrap up, we ponder on the invaluable lessons history offers and the essential role of remembering the past in charting our future. Join us on this stirring journey from Tupac's murder trial to Irma Grasso's horrifying deeds. Brace yourself, it's going to be a riveting ride.

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Script's, Editing, Social Media and the Creator of the show: Tiffany
Co-host and author of the book series "sage": Wendy
Music by Bo Todd

פרקים

1. Tupac Trial and Nazi War Crimes (00:00:00)

2. Irma (00:08:45)

3. Nazi Camps and Irma Grese (00:18:04)

4. Crimes and Execution of Irma Grese (00:25:10)

5. Debating the Preservation of Historical Statues (00:35:40)