Without the Footnotes

In this special episode I speak with photographer Sam Churchill. We discuss Sam's experiences with survivor Arek Hersh and how he uses photography as a way to bear witness to his testimony. Sam has worked as a professional photographer for 10 years and has had images printed in The Times, The Guardian, various international publications, and even a first class stamp! Since 2015 Sam has worked on a project to document the return of Holocaust survivors to Poland and Germany in their final years, motivated by his family's personal connection to the Holocaust. You can view his work here.

This week we are in Poland for part 1 of a 2 part episode. Perfect. Things to look up: The Warsaw Ghetto Uprising and The Ghetto Fighters House Museum The Oneg Shabbat Archive Support Holocaust Survivors in Ukraine through The Survivor Mitzvah Project Contact: info@withoutthefootnotes.org Music: Feryl

This week we're in Albania. Fab. A short and sweet episode this week but a remarkable story on how Albania ended up with a larger Jewish population than it began with. Not much more needs to be said, give it a listen. Contact: infor@withoutthefootnotes.org Music: @feryl

This week we're in Bulgaria. Great. If you are interested in the work I do with histoCON - head over to their social channels where you can share your perspectives on history and memory and get involved in workshops and discussions! Contact: info@withoutthefootnotes.org Music: @feryl

This week we're in Greece. Wonderful. If you are interested in learning more about the Jewish communities of Greece head to the Kehila Kedosha Janina Synagogue and Museum website. Lots of interesting resources, testimony, photographs an articles about the experiences of different communities. Contact: info@withoutthefootnotes.org Music: @feryl

This week we're in Estonia. Perfect. We've been to Lithuania and Latvia it's only fair we now visit Estonia. Check out the British Library's oral history archive. Contact: info@withoutthefootnotes.org Music: @feryl

This week we're in Latvia. Cool. We're back over in eastern Europe to talk about how the Holocaust unfolded there. I also touch on vaccine passports being compared to Nazi Germany, would love to know your opinions on this...I've already given mine... Contact: info@withoutthefootnotes.org Music: @feryl

This week we're in Sweden huns. A somewhat lighter episode as adjusting to these dark days isn't easy is it. If you're interested check out the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) that Unites 'governments and experts to strengthen, advance and promote Holocaust education, remembrance and research worldwide' Contact: info@withoutthefootnotes.org Music: Feryl

We're back to travelling country by country uncovering how the Holocaust was perpetrated. This week we are in Lithuania. This episode features Abba Kovner's Vilna Ghetto Manifesto - I recommend that you look up Kovner and read about his life as a partisan leader. Contact: info@withoutthefootnotes.org Music: @feryl

As last week marked the 83rd anniversary of Kristallnacht also known as 'The Night of the Broken Glass' this episode covers what it was and also two testimonies from that night. You can read first hand testimony from the Wiener Library here (mostly in English and German). Contact: info@withoutthefootnotes.org Music: @ferylmusic

After a break of almost 2 months (not sure how that happened) WtF is back with an important episode. This week I share the testimony of Alfred Garwood who I had the honour to hear speak at a ceremony at Bergen-Belsen memorial sight last month. To read his full testimony please visit www.marchoftheliving.org.uk His book - 'Holocaust Trauma and Psychic Deformation' is available on Amazon. Contact: info@withoutthefootnotes.org Music: Feryl

This week we are off to Norway to take a brief look at what unfolded there. Sound. This pod is pre-recorded so I do not touch on this in the episode but this weeks call to action is directed towards men: speak up about the right for women to have autonomy over their own bodies. What is happening in Texas is both terrifying and dangerous for women. It is time for action. Contact: info@withoutthefootnotes.org Music: Feryl

Come with me as I take a look at what happened in Switzerland during the Holocaust. Cool. Call to Action: Is there anything you can do to help refugees and those in need of asylum this week? Contact: info@withoutthefootnotes.org Music: Feryl

This week we travel to Austria the birthplace of the man that unfortunately started all of this. Call to Action: As we see more crisis happen across the world remember to act consciously when raising awareness. Contact: info@withoutthefootnotes.org Music: Feryl

This week we are in Denmark to take a quick look at how the Holocaust unfolded there. Lovely. A bit of a lighter episode, as in Denmark the attempt to enact the Final Solution was largely unsuccessful. I recommend taking a closer look into the rescue of Jews, something that was not seen on this scale anywhere else in Europe. Contact: infor@withoutthefootnotes.org Music: Feryl

We're going to Belgium this week as we take a look at how the Holocaust happened there. Excellent. Recommended Research: Look up the 'attack on the twentieth convoy' if you are interested in an amazing story of resistance. Contact: info@withoutthefootnotes.org Music: Feryl

This week we are in Italy with friend of the pod and Italy expert Elysa McConnell. Magnifico. Recommended Reading: Geographies of the Holocaust by Anne Kelly Knowles. This Has Happened: An Italian Family in Auschwitz by Piera Sonnino Contact: info@withoutthefootnotes.org Music: @Feryl

This week we are staying east and taking a brief look at what happened in the Ukraine during the Holocaust. Sublime. If you go to the USHMM encyclopedia you can find a map of the Einsatzgruppen activity within the Ukraine for a perspective on how widespread the killing was. Einsatzgruppen Animated Map Contact: info@withoutthefootnotes.org Music: Feryl

This week we take a short trip to Romania to uncover the basics of how the Holocaust was perpetrated there. Top. Recommended Reading: Anything by Elie Wiesel, a Romanian survivor of Auschwitz and Nobel Peace Prize winner. Check out the incredible survival story of David Stoliar. Contact: info@withoutthefootnotes.org Music: Feryl

This week we are in Hungary to find out how the Holocaust happened there. Sweet. If you are interested in the Holocaust in Budapest then go to yellowstarhouses.org - here you can find an interactive map of the compulsory places of residence for Jews. If films are your thing I would recommend Son of Saul - but be warned it's not for the faint hearted. Contact: info@withoutthefootnotes.org Music: Feryl

As it is pride month it was suggested by a friend and listener that I cover the persecution of homosexuals during the Holocaust. Which I will do. With pride. WtF will always support the Lgbtqia+ community. This month perhaps centre your everyday activism around Pride and show your continued support whatever way you know how. Contact: info@withoutthefootnotes.org Music: Feryl

On this weeks episode we are in the UK to dive a little deeper into just what connection the country has to the Holocaust. Spiffing. Call to action: If you find yourself in London go and visit the Wiener Library or alternatively go to their website and check out past, present and future events. Contact: info@withoutthefootnotes.org Music: Feryl

On this weeks episode we travel to Spain to find out what the Holocaust looked like there. Magnifico. If you are keen to learn more then check out the inspiring story of Angel Sanz Briz who took it upon himself to save 5,000 Hungarian Jews. Contact: info@withoutthefootnotes.org Music: Feryl

It's the first episode of Season 3 of WtF! This series will focus back on the Holocaust and I'll explain how it unfolded across Europe country by country. This weeks episode is all about France. Tres bon. Contact: info@wihtoutthefootnotes.org Music: Feryl

We've all seen what's been happening between Israel and Palestine over the last week. From what I've seen reported I feel it's important to speak on being a conscious activist. Stunning. Call to action: Donate to NGOs with boots on the ground. People need immediate relief. Contact: info@withoutthefootnotes.org Music: feryl

On this weeks episode I talk over some things I've seen in the news relating to genocide over the last week. Marvelous. Recommended Reading: A FORESEEABLE GENOCIDE - The Role of the French Government inConnection with the Genocide Against the Tutsi in Rwanda Recommended Watch: Quo Vadis, Aida?”(Where are you going Aida?) Contact: info@withoutthefootnotes.org IG: @withoutthefootnotes Music: Feryl

On this weeks episode I speak about the link between genocide and colonialism through Dr Kehinde Andrews new book. Stunning. Recommended Reading: The New Age of Empire - How Racism and Colonialism Still Rule the World by Kehinde Andrews Contact: info@withoutthefootnotes.org IG: @withoutthefootnotes Music: Feryl

On this weeks episode Eva is back to discuss restorative justice in Germany post Holocaust and the current ongoing discussions with Namibia. Wunderbar. Call to Action: Follow @voids_history to keep up to date with the progression of Eva's project on Jewish life in Berlin. BBC article regarding Germany and Namibia Contact: info@withoutthefootnotes.org Music: Feryl

On this weeks episode I talk about genocide awareness and prevention month and how we can be proactive. Spectacular. Call to Action: DO SOMETHING OFF THE LIST let WtF know what you get up to! Link to blog: https://blogs.timesofisrael.com/everyday-activism-genocide-awareness-month/ Link to Zikaron BaSalon: https://www.zikaronbasalon.org/ Contact: info@withoutthefootnotes.org Music: @feryl

On this weeks episode I talk about the genocide of the Uyghur people. Wunderbar. Call to Action: Read the article that I've linked - it details different ways you can support the Uyghur community...there's something for everyone! https://www.amaliah.com/post/57754/six-ways-can-help-uyghurs-muslims-china-right-now Contact: info@withoutthefootnotes.org Music: @ferylmusic

On this weeks episode I talk about the genocide of the Yazidi people. Superb. Call to Action: Watch the video testimony of Nadia Mahad Busee Taha. Link to speech: http://webtv.un.org/watch/nadia-murad-basee-taha-isil-victim-on-trafficking-of-persons-in-situations-of-conflict-security-council-7585th-meeting/4665835954001 Contact: info@withoutthefootnotes.org Music: @ferylmusic

On this weeks episode I talk about the genocide in Myanmar. Delightful. Call to Action: Check out what is currently happening in Myanmar in the news following the recent military coup. Recommended reading: UN fact finding report can be found here: Https://www.ohchr.org/Documents/HRBodies/HRCouncil/FFM-Myanmar/20190916/A_HRC_42_CRP.5.pdf Contact: info@withoutthefootnotes.org Music: @ferylmusic

On this weeks episode I talk about the Darfur genocide. Wonderful. Call to Action: Follow the African Students Organisation 'aso_israel' on instgram. I urge you to donate if you can as a lot of asylum seekers in Israel lack the legal status they need and are in need of help. Website: https://asoisrael.org/ Contact: info@withoutthefootnotes.org Music: @ferylmusic

On this weeks episode I talk about the Bosnian genocide. Fab. Recommended Reading: The Key to My Neighbours House - Elizabeth Neuffer Call to Action: Check out the cases at the ICTY see how justice was meted out. https://www.icty.org/en/cases Contact: info@withoutthefootnotes.org Music: @ferylmusic

On this weeks episode I talk about the Rwandan genocide. Perfect. Recommended Reading: The Key to My Neighbours House - Elizabeth Neuffer Call to Action: check out eyewitness testimony on the USHMM website: https://www.ushmm.org/genocide-prevention/countries/rwanda/eyewitness-testimony Listen to 'Papaoutai' by Stromae. Contact: info@withoutthefootnotes.org Music: @ferylmusic

On this weeks episode I talk about the Cambodian genocide. Kein Stress. Call to Action: check out the survivor testimony and read about people's personal experiences during and post genocide. https://tpocambodia.org/khmer-rouge-survivors/ Donate to a mental health NGO that specialises in helping people who have experienced atrocities...if you have the means! Contact: info@withoutthefootnotes.org Music: @ferylmusic

On this weeks episode I talk about the Herero and Nama genocide. Recommended Reading: News article covering the current situation regarding reparations. https://www.dw.com/en/namibia-herero-nama-genocide-reparations/a-54560681 Recommended Watch: 'One Hundred Years of Silence' documentary (this can be found on youtube). Contact: info@withoutthefootnotes.org Music: @ferylmusic

On this weeks episode I talk about the Armenian genocide. Fab. Call to action: Show solidarity with the Armenian community and put the 24th of April in your diary, it is the date we commemorate the genocide. Contact: info@withoutthefootnotes.org Music: @ferylmusic

In this episode I take a look at the genocide of the indigenous people of North America. Good. Call to action: Support indigenous communities check out the Bomazeen Land Trust: https://www.bomazeenlandtrust.org/ Interactive map of native lands across the world: https://native-land.ca/ Contact: info@withoutthefootnotes.org Insta: @withoutthefootnotes Music: @ferylmusic

There was a coup, there was blatant antisemitism, I talk about it. Naturally. Recommended Reading: Shared Dreams Martin Luther King Jr and the Jewish Community. Call to action: report hate speech, support the Jewish community. Contact: info@withoutthefootnotes.org Music: @ferylmusic

This weeks pod is a buffer episode or 'buffersode'. I talk over what's to come in series 2 and explain the definitions of mass killing, mass atrocity, crimes against humanity, ethnic cleansing and war crimes. Smashing. Contact: info@withoutthefootnotes.org Music: @ferylmusic

In this weeks episode Lindsay is back to chat about what happened after the Holocaust. Awesome. Recommended Reading: Primo Levi - If This is a Man/The Truce. Call to Action: Check out the Eichmann trial on Youtube. Contact: info@withoutthefootnotes.org Music: @ferylmusic

On this weeks episode I explain what the Allies knew. Great. Call to action/recommended reading: have a look at the Ringelblum Archive and the story of Jan Karski...also the Ghetto Fighters' House Museum if you have time! Contact: info@withoutthefootnotes.org Music: @ferylmusic

On this weeks episode we take a look at the other victims of the Nazi regime. That's it. Call to action: have a little google, who were the black or POC victims of the regime? Recommended Reading: Anatomy of a Genocide: The Life and Death of a Town Called Buczacz - Omer Bartov. Contact: info@withoutthefootnotes.org Music: @ferylmusic

In this episode I explain how the Holocaust happened. No sweat. Call to action: Let me know what you want to hear about, email or DM me with any questions or suggestions for future episodes! Recommended Reading: Nikolaus Wachsmann's KL A History of the Nazi Concentration Camps. Contact: info@withoutthefootnotes.org insta/fb: @withoutthefootnotes Music: @ferylmusic

In this episode I explain what the Final solution is. Nice. Call to action: Check out the memorial sites maybe make a donation if you like. Email or DM me with any questions if you fancy it! contact: info@withoutthefootnotes.org Music: @ferylmusicofficial

In this episode we take a look at why Jewish people were a target for Hitler and co. Cool. Call to action: Check out the museum where Lindsay works here: https://www.bh.org.il/ and/or download the BH Museum app! Contact: info@withoutthefootnotes.org Music: @ferylmusicofficial

In this episode we take a look at the Third Reich with WtF's first guests Kim Simpson founder of Cafe Australia and Eva Hasel founder of Voids. Lovely. Call to action: Check out their Instagram for more info on their projects that focus on Jewish life in Berlin and Melbourne: @cafeaustraliaofficial @voids_history. Contact: info@withoutthefootnotes.org Music: @ferylmusicofficial

In this episode we take a look at the Nazi party, their ideology and how they came to power. Simple. Call to action: Check out the encyclopedia at www.ushmm.org See what is in the news about the 82nd anniversary of kristallnacht! Contact: info@withoutthefootnotes.org Music: @ferylmusic

In this episode we give an overview of what the Holocaust is. Easy peasy. Suggested reading: This Way for the Gas, Ladies and Gentlemen - Tadeusz Borowski *PDF AVAILABLE* email us to receive it! Call to action: follow @wienerlibrary and check out their events! Contact: info@withoutthefootnotes.org Music: @ferylmusic

In this episode we cover the legal definition of genocide according to the 1951 convention and Gregory Stanton's 10 stages. You can find more information about the 10 stages at www.genocidewatch.com Suggested reading: Genocide Since 1945 by Philip Spencer. Call to action: follow @genocidewatch and keep up to date with the Armenian genocidal emergency. Contact: info@withoutthefootnotes.org Music: @ferylmusic