Germany’s Constitution, Erotica, and a Pastor’s Dignity - Rise of Hitler 19, July 1931

26th June 2025 25 mins Season 8 Episode 19

A rogue preacher breaks into the Reichstag and steals silverware, banned erotica, and the 1848 German Constitution. As Germany’s banks collapse and panic spreads, the press is captivated by the strange tale of Walter Wohlgemuth: pastor, thief, and accidental symbol of a republic in crisis.

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Season 8 · Episode 20

When Stalin and Hitler Teamed Up – Prussia 1931 - Rise of Hitler 20, August 1931

August 1931: Prussia becomes the battleground as a bizarre alliance of Nazis, Communists (under Stalin’s orders), right-wing elites, and President Hindenburg tries to topple Germany’s last major democracy. With foreign meddling, political violence, and backroom deals, the fate of the Weimar Republic hangs by a thread. Against all odds, the democratic coalition prevails—at least for now. But with chaos spreading and the world watching, can democracy survive the next assault?

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