Checkpoint Charlie
Berlin, Germany
9 Stories
34 min
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1. Welcome to Checkpoint Charlie!
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Discover the historical significance of Checkpoint Charlie, the most famous cros... show more
2. The Creation of Checkpoint Charlie
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Go on a journey through the history of Checkpoint Charlie, providing an explorat... show more
3. The Origin of the Name Checkpoint Charlie
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Explore the backstory behind Checkpoint Charlie's name, and learn about the diff... show more
4. The Berlin Crisis of October 1961
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Dive into the Berlin Crisis of October 1961. Discover the complex political land... show more
5. Escape attempts at Checkpoint Charlie
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Listen to the the dramatic and heart-wrenching real-life stories of the escape a... show more
6. The Death of Peter Fechter (August 1962)
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Listen at your own discretion as we talk about an upsetting topic. Learn about t... show more
7. Prisoner Swaps at Checkpoint Charlie
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Learn about the prisoner swaps that took place during the Cold War, particularly... show more
8. Checkpoint Charlie & the Fall of the Berlin Wall
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Learn about the fall of the Berlin Wall and the pivotal role Checkpoint Charlie ... show more
9. Checkpoint Charlie Today
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Discover how the famous border crossing has changed over the years, from its rol... show more
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