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Before the written word, the people of Estonia handed down their stories and traditions orally. History of Estonia Podcast attempts to catalog the History of Estonia starting with the land that was settled and moving along a defined timeline. Once we reach modernity, we will go back in time once again and dig into more detail and dwell on the places, events and stories that deserve to be told more thoroughly.
- 86 - The Forest Brothers in Estonia with General Martin Herem
In this episode, we are incredibly fortunate to have General Martin Herem, the overall commander of the Estonian Defense Forces, with us. We discuss the Forest Brothers in Estonia after World War II. We are publishing this episode on March 29, 2024, which is the 20th anniversary of Estonia's accession to NATO. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j2xs06NpGzE
Fri, 29 Mar 2024 - 41min - 85 - The Russian Factor in Baltic History in the 19th & 20th C with Professor Karsten Brugemann
The Russian Factor in Baltic History in the 19th & 20th C with Professor Karsten Brugemann
Educational Credentials
He earned the prestigious Dr. habil. (2013) from the University of Gießen(geesan, Germany (History Department) which is the highest academic degree in Germany
He received his Dr. philosophy. (1999) also from the University of Hamburg, (History Department)
He received his M.A. in History and Slavic Philology (1993) from the University of Hamburg
As far as his Professional Experience is concerned:
Professor of Estonian and General History at Tallinn University, Institute of History since September 200
Research Assistant at Nordost-Institut Lüneburg (Germany) from September 2005 to August 2008
Elected Docent for General History at Narva College of Tartu University, where he also served as Head of the Humanities Department
Visiting Lecturer in History and German Studies at Narva College of Tartu University from September 2002 to August 2004
Research Assistant at the Archive of the Institut Nordost-deutsches Kulturwerk, Lüneburg (Germany) from April 1998 to December 2001
Contract Lecturer (Eastern European History) at the History Department, University of Hamburg, from 1999 to 2001
Contract Lecturer (Baltic Studies) at the Institute for Finno-Ugric Studies, University of Hamburg, from 1996 to 2002
He began his career as a Research Assistant at the Department for Education Science, Institute for History (Eastern European History) at the University of the Federal Armed Forces Hamburg from January 1994 to March 1998
Karsten Brüggemann’s expertise spans the history of the Baltic states and Russia, cultural history, transnational history, and the historical dimension of sports, tourism, and music.
Mon, 26 Feb 2024 - 32min - 84 - The National Committee of the Republic of Estonia & Calendar of Events in February 1944
In this episode, we discuss the National Committee of the Republic of Estonia and its importance to the Estonian State's claim of the continuance of government during the Soviet occupation.
Calendar of Events in February 1944
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JdS96R6WuaI
Anthem of the Estonian volunteer regiment in the Finnish Army 1943- 1944
Mon, 05 Feb 2024 - 17min - 83 - Calendar of Events in the Year 1944 Estonia / Zelensky's Trip to TallinnMon, 22 Jan 2024 - 15min
- 82 - On the Historical Identity of Estonians and the Politics of Memory in Estonia: With Toomas Hiio
In this episode, I sit down with Toomas Hiio, the Associate Director at The General Laidoner Estonian War Museum. This is the first in-person interview of the Podcast.
Toomas Hiio, born on June 1, 1965, is a distinguished Estonian historian known for his significant contributions to the study of Estonia's history during crucial periods. He completed his education at Tallinn 32nd Secondary School in 1983 and earned his degree in history from Tartu University in 1991. Hiio is highly regarded in academic circles and holds the esteemed position of research director at the Laidoner Museum. Additionally, he serves as the research manager at the Estonian Memory Institute, showcasing his expertise and dedication to preserving Estonia's historical legacy. Apart from his academic pursuits, Hiio is also a respected reserve officer, having attained the rank of second lieutenant in 1998. Recognizing his contributions to historical research and Estonian society, he was awarded the Order of the White Star IV class in 2002.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JLLGtOOkPpA Peeter Tooma - Mässajate Laul
Mon, 08 Jan 2024 - 1h 22min - 81 - The Life and Times of Rear Admiral Johan Pitka
MacFarlane, John M. (2011) Rear–Admiral Sir Johan Pitka – An Unlikely British Columbian Who Founded the Estonian Navy. Nauticapedia.ca 2012. http://nauticapedia.ca/Gallery/Admiral_Pitka.php
Fri, 24 Nov 2023 - 26min - 80 - Vicarious Sovereignty - Becoming European The Estonian Way: With Professor Maria Mälksoo
Vicarious Sovereignty - Becoming European The Estonian Way: With Professor Maria Mälksoo
Professor Maria Mälksoo, a leading scholar of international relations, security studies, and memory politics. She is currently working at the Department of Political Science at the University of Copenhagen, where she leads several research projects on the politics of memory and deterrence in Europe. She has a PhD in International Studies from the University of Cambridge, and has previously taught at the University of Kent and the University of Tartu. She is the author and co-author of several books and articles on the politics of becoming European, remembering Katyn, and the uses of ‘the East’ in international studies. She is also an Associate Editor of Review of International Studies, and has previously served as the President of the Central and East European International Studies Association.
The following is a link to the music video from the band Vennaskond, the song it titled: Jumal Kaitse Kuningat https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7abXZsiurLs
Fri, 10 Nov 2023 - 1h 05min - 79 - Estonian Mnemohistory, or What Do Estonians Remember of Their Past? Interview with Professor Marek Tamm
Interview with Professor Marek Tamm on the subject: What do Estonians remember of their past, i.e. not about Estonian history, but about Estonian mnemohistory?
Marek Tamm is the Professor of Cultural History at the School of Humanities in Tallinn University. He is a member of the Estonian Academy of Sciences and of the Academia Europaea. Graduated in history and semiotics at the University of Tartu (1998), he earned his master's degree in medieval studies from the Ecole des Hautes Etudes en Sciences Sociales in Paris (School of Advanced Studies in Social Sciences) (1999) and his doctorate in medieval history from Tallinn University (2009). He is the editor-in-chief of the Estonian history journalActa Historica Tallinnensiaand the editor of theJournal of the Philosophy of History. His primary research fields are cultural history of medieval Europe, theory and history of historiography, digital history, and cultural memory studies. Author or co-author of ten books, of a hundred scholarly articles published in Estonian, English, German, and French, and editor of more than thirty collections of articles or special issues.
Fri, 27 Oct 2023 - 40min - 78 - Estonia’s Foreign and Security Policy Since Restoration of Independence - Interview with Dr. Kristi Raik
In this episode, we discuss Estonia's foreign and security policy since the restoration of independence.
Dr Kristi Raik is the Deputy Director and Head of the Foreign Policy Programme of the International Centre for Defence and Security (ICDS) as of 1 January 2023. She is also an Adjunct Professor of International Relations at the University of Turku, Finland. From 2018 to 2022, she was the Director of the Estonian Foreign Policy Institute at the ICDS, and prior to that, she served as a Senior Research Fellow and Acting Programme Director at the Finnish Institute of International Affairs in Helsinki and an official at the General Secretariat of the Council of the European Union in Brussels. Kristi has published, lectured, and commented widely on European security and EU foreign policy, including the EU’s relations with Russia, Ukraine, and other Eastern neighbors. Kristi is also an expert on the foreign and security policies of the Baltic states and Finland. She has provided expert contributions to the Estonian, Finnish, EU, and NATO institutions. Kristi has a PhD from the University of Turku.
Fri, 13 Oct 2023 - 57min - 77 - Major General Rüdiger von der Goltz
At the end of World War I, the German army was defeated, but not everywhere. In Finland, Major General Rüdiger von der Goltz represented German interests in the Finnish Civil War. When the Finnish Civil War concluded, von der Goltz fixed his eyes on Latvia and Estonia. In this short episode between interviews, we learn a little about him and the events surrounding him.
Fri, 29 Sep 2023 - 17min - 76 - How Did Estonia Become An Independent State? Interview with Mart Kuldkepp (part 2/2)
In this episode we meet with Professor Mart Kuldkepp. He is currently an associate professor of Scandinavian history and politics at University College London. He has a PhD in history from the University of Tartu, where he also obtained his BA and MA degrees in Scandinavian languages and literature. His main research topics are Estonian and Scandinavian political and cultural contacts in the twentieth century, questions of Estonians' Nordic identity, and Old Norse literature and culture. He is a member of the Estonian student society Veljesto and the Learned Estonian Society.
Thu, 14 Sep 2023 - 32min - 75 - How Did Estonia Become An Independent State? Interview with Mart Kuldkepp (part 1/2)
In this episode we meet with Professor Mart Kuldkepp. He is currently an associate professor of Scandinavian history and politics at University College London. He has a PhD in history from the University of Tartu, where he also obtained his BA and MA degrees in Scandinavian languages and literature. His main research topics are Estonian and Scandinavian political and cultural contacts in the twentieth century, questions of Estonians' Nordic identity, and Old Norse literature and culture. He is a member of the Estonian student society Veljesto and the Learned Estonian Society.
Thu, 07 Sep 2023 - 46min - 74 - Intro to Season 5: The Pope and the PendulumWed, 30 Aug 2023 - 12min
- 73 - Estonia's Accession to the EU & NATO with Professor Andres KasekampThu, 27 Apr 2023 - 35min
- 72 - The Life of Lydia Koidula on International Women's Day
In this episode, we celebrate the life of Lydia Koidula for International Women's Day. We have as a guest Tara Godwin, who is an incoming Ph.D. student at The Ohio State University for the Fall of 2023, where she will study Estonian women’s history. She completed her undergraduate degree at the University of Utah. She won the Marriot Library Thesis Award for her honors capstone, Gender, and National Identity: The Historical Memory of Soviet-Era Ethnic Estonian and Ethnic Russian Women
Wed, 08 Mar 2023 - 18min - 71 - The Baltic Germans with Dr. David Feest
In this episode, Dr. David Feest of Hamburg University and I discuss the history of the Baltic Germans. Dr. Feest talks to us about the place of the Baltic Germans in Estonian history. He tells us about the plight of the Baltic Germans today, and we discuss who should keep the memory of the Baltic Germans alive and why their history is relevant to Estonians today.
Wed, 01 Feb 2023 - 48min - 70 - Introduction to the Baltic German History in Estonia with Doctor David FeestFri, 13 Jan 2023 - 04min
- 69 - Estonia in the Era of Stalin Part #2
In this episode, we are lucky to have Olaf Mertelsmann who is Professor of Eastern European History at the Institute of History and Archeology, University of Tartu. He holds a doctorate in History from the University of Hamburg (2000). He has taught in Estonia, Germany, and Russia. His main interests are the social and economic history of Eastern Europe, Stalinism, Soviet history, and contemporary Baltic history. He is the author of five monographs, has edited several volumes, and published more than fifty papers in journals.
In this episode we get to learn a little about Christmas in Stalin's Estonia.
Mon, 12 Dec 2022 - 51min - 68 - Estonia in the Era of Stalin Part #1
In this episode, we are lucky to have Olaf Mertelsmann who is Professor of Eastern European History at the Institute of History and Archeology, University of Tartu. He holds a doctorate in History from the University of Hamburg (2000). He has taught in Estonia, Germany, and Russia. His main interests are the social and economic history of Eastern Europe, Stalinism, Soviet history, and contemporary Baltic history. He is the author of five monographs, has edited several volumes, and published more than fifty papers in journals
Mon, 21 Nov 2022 - 57min - 66 - The Radical Right in Interwar EstoniaMon, 31 Oct 2022 - 40min
- 65 - Introduction to Season 4Mon, 17 Oct 2022 - 18min
- 64 - Episode : 51 The Estonian Republic in the years 1991-1997Mon, 21 Feb 2022 - 22min
- 63 - Episode 50 : Restoration of the Independent Estonian RepublicMon, 07 Feb 2022 - 30min
- 62 - Lennart Meri Speech Hamburg, Germany February 25, 1994, Matthiae-Supper of Hansa CitiesMon, 31 Jan 2022 - 15min
- 61 - Episode 49 : Basic Features of Cultural Life in the Estonian SSR
In this episode, we learn what modernity did for Estonia, which was to allow it to get a small glimpse of the outside world with Finnish television broadcasts being picked up in Northern Estonia and also Radio broadcasts that came in from the west. We also learned about the Letter of 40 that spelled out clearly the years of Russification that Estonia had to endure.
Mon, 24 Jan 2022 - 22min - 60 - Episode 48 : The Estonian SSR in the New Era of RussificationMon, 10 Jan 2022 - 26min
- 59 - Episode 47 : The Estonian SSR as an Exemplary Union Republic
In this episode, we take a look at the political leadership of the Estonian SSR during the 1950s-1970s. We learn about the Komsomol student groups and how they made their impact felt in Estonia. We also learned a little about how the suppression of the Prague Spring put a stop to liberalization in Estonia.
Mon, 13 Dec 2021 - 29min - 58 - Episode 46 : Enforced Industrialization and Collectivization
In this episode we see how Estonian industry and agriculture was collectivized under the Soviet Union.
Mon, 29 Nov 2021 - 21min - 57 - Episode 45 : Post War Soviet Estonia
The war is over and the Soviet Union took power in Estonia. Many politicians are shuffled around as Moscow is intent on keeping Estonia Politically Correct. In Marxism, bourgeois nationalism is the practice by the ruling classes of deliberately dividing people by nationality, race, ethnicity, or religion, so as to distract them from engaging in class struggle. It is seen as a divide-and-conquer strategy used by the ruling classes to prevent the working from uniting against them; hence the Marxist slogan, Workers of all countries,unite!
Mon, 15 Nov 2021 - 22min - 56 - Episode 44 : Theater of War 2/2Mon, 01 Nov 2021 - 25min
- 55 - Episode 43 : Theater of War 1/2Mon, 18 Oct 2021 - 20min
- 54 - Generalplan Ost in ActionMon, 04 Oct 2021 - 16min
- 53 - Episode 42: The First Soviet YearMon, 20 Sep 2021 - 19min
- 52 - Episode 41 The Treaty on Bases
In last episode we covered the Molotov Ribbentrop Pact. In this episode we find out what the implications were of the Molotov Ribbentrop Pact and the terrible choices the Estonian government were offered. Option 1: was to agree to the Treaty on Bases, Option 2: face an overwhelming invasion from the Soviet Union. No choice at all really.
Tue, 07 Sep 2021 - 18min - 51 - Molotov-Ribbentrop PactMon, 23 Aug 2021 - 20min
- 49 - Episode : 40 Cultural Life from 1920-40Mon, 08 Mar 2021 - 29min
- 48 - Episode 39 : Foreign Policy in the Interwar Period
In this episode we cover the Estonian Foreign Policy after its Independence. Estonia Joins the League of Nations but no countries were willing to stand up for smaller nations if it would have possibly meant war with Germany or the Soviet Union. We also learn about an attempt to have the Baltic Countries of Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania and Poland join a pact for mutual assistance but because of conflict between Poland and Lithuania, this idea never materialized.
Mon, 01 Mar 2021 - 17min - 47 - Episode 38: The Period of Silence
In this episode we cover the pre war era in Estonia. A national emergency is declared and the President of Estonia becomes head of government through a coupe d'etat and rules through decrees, while the parliament only works on topics of secondary importance. Estonia is reported to have followed the model of government created in Fascist Italy.
Mon, 22 Feb 2021 - 18min - 46 - Episode 37 : The Years of Depression
In this episode we look as the period between the World Wars. Estonia found it way through the Great Depression through devaluation of the Eesti Kroon by Jaan Tonisson. Also Estonia scraps their constitution and the office of President is established.
Mon, 15 Feb 2021 - 16min - 45 - Episode 36: Development of Domestic Policy 1920'sMon, 08 Feb 2021 - 18min
- 44 - Episode 35: The Economy of the 1920's
In this episode we learn how the banking system was set up in Estonia in the 1920's to offer loans. It gave way too many loans and many defaulted on their debt leaving the state in a financial bind. Eventually, with the help of western countries the debts were restructured and the Eesti Kroon is finally introduced.
Mon, 01 Feb 2021 - 18min - 43 - The Legend of Vana Toomas (Old Thomas) part 2 of 2Mon, 25 Jan 2021 - 23min
- 42 - The Legend of Vana Toomas (Old Thomas) part 1 of 2
The legend of Vana Toomas (old Thomas). In this episode we are going to cover something that almost everyone that has stood in Tallinn’s town hall square is probably familiar with. The weather vein of vana toomas, has sat on town hall square since the year 1530. It is a symbol of Tallinn as well as one of its legendary defenders. In 1944, Old Thomas was hit during a Russian bombardment. The burnt spire was reconstructed and a new copy of Vana Toomas erected in 1952. In 1996 the spire was renovated and the third Vana Toomas figure was put on it to guard Tallinn. The original weather vane is kept in the Town Hall. The one erected in 1952 is shown at the Tallinn City Museum.
Mon, 18 Jan 2021 - 26min - 41 - Episode 34: The War of IndependenceMon, 11 Jan 2021 - 30min
- 40 - Episode 33: Independence
In this episode Estonia takes advantage of the destruction that the First World War has caused to proclaim it independence.
Mon, 04 Jan 2021 - 29min - 38 - Episode 32 : Cultural Development at the End of the 19'th and Beginning of the 20'th CenturiesMon, 14 Dec 2020 - 15min
- 37 - Episode 31 : The First World WarFri, 11 Dec 2020 - 15min
- 36 - Episode 30: The Revolution of 1905Mon, 07 Dec 2020 - 27min
- 35 - Episode 29: The Period of Russification/Economic Development from 1870 to 1914Mon, 30 Nov 2020 - 30min
- 34 - Episode 28: The National Awakening
In this episode we cover the National Awakening. The National Awakening is a period of time after serfdom, in which Estonians were allowed to better themselves through education and hard work. With this a realization of pride for Estonian culture arose. Many began to question the dominance of the Baltic German overlords and pressed their own fundamental rights as Estonians as equals to the German upper class.
Mon, 23 Nov 2020 - 23min - 33 - Episode 27: Mahtra War & the Spiritual Life in Estonia in the First 1/2 of 19'th Century
I am back and looking forward to another winter of learning and retelling Estonian history. There is more house cleaning in this episode than usual, but we do get into to talking about the Mahtra War and the Kreenholm factory in Narva. We go on to cover Spiritual Life and Education in Estonia in the 19'th Century.
Fri, 20 Nov 2020 - 23min - 32 - Loss Renewal and Reunion # 1Mon, 15 Jun 2020 - 29min
- 31 - Loss Renewal and Reunion #2Mon, 15 Jun 2020 - 25min
- 30 - Loss Renewal and Reunion #3 : Diary of Eduard SoovaMon, 15 Jun 2020 - 25min
- 29 - Loss Renewal and Reunion #4 EXODUS- Movement of the PeopleMon, 15 Jun 2020 - 29min
- 28 - Conclusion of: Loss Renewal and ReunionMon, 15 Jun 2020 - 03min
- 27 - Episode 26 : The Russification of Estonia and Freedom From Serfdom
In this episode we look into a really interesting period of Estonian History that isn't really discussed much today. I am referring to a period of time that Estonians sought out a better life in desperate ways. Many fled to Russia looking for the promised land and others converted to the Russian Orthodox religion in hope that the Tsar would look more favorably on the Estonians. This will be the end of season 1 of the Book History of Estonia. I look forward to picking the Timeline up again in a not too distant future.
Fri, 27 Mar 2020 - 15min - 26 - Episode : 25 The Abolition of Serfdom
In this Episode we look at the legal changes and how Estonian were able to final free themselves from serfdom.
Sun, 22 Mar 2020 - 21min - 25 - Episode : 24 Spiritual and Cultural Life in the 18'th CenturyMon, 16 Mar 2020 - 16min
- 24 - Episode : 23 Under Russian Rule/Estonia in 2'nd Half of 18'th Century
It Catherine the Great's chance to rule Estonia. We find out what changes in Estonia under her reign.
Mon, 09 Mar 2020 - 15min - 23 - Episode : 22 Under Russian Rule/Estonia After the Great Northern WarSun, 01 Mar 2020 - 16min
- 22 - Episode : 21 The Great Northern WarMon, 24 Feb 2020 - 17min
- 21 - Episode 20 : Swedish Era Part 3
In this episode we wrap up the Swedish Era in Estonia. We start off with the fight against heresy and witchcraft before getting into Education, and Culture.
Thu, 20 Feb 2020 - 26min - 20 - Episode 19 : The Swedish Era Part 2Thu, 13 Feb 2020 - 28min
- 19 - Episode 18 : The Swedish Era Part 1Fri, 07 Feb 2020 - 18min
- 18 - Episode 17 : Livonian War 2/2Fri, 31 Jan 2020 - 23min
- 17 - Episode 16: Livonian War 1/2Fri, 24 Jan 2020 - 26min
- 16 - Episode 15 : Education and Culture in the 14’th - 16’th CenturiesMon, 20 Jan 2020 - 14min
- 15 - Episode 14 : The Catholic Church and the ReformationMon, 13 Jan 2020 - 20min
- 14 - Episode 13 : Development of Cities, Towns and Trade in the 14’th to 16’th CenturiesMon, 06 Jan 2020 - 20min
- 13 - Episode 12 : Life of the Peasants after the Uprising / and Foreign Policy in the 14’th to 16’th Centuries
Episode 12 : Life of the Peasants after the uprising / and Foreign policy in the 14’th to 16’th Centuries.
Tue, 17 Dec 2019 - 25min - 12 - Episode 11 : The St. George's Day UprisingMon, 09 Dec 2019 - 15min
- 11 - Episode 10 : Making of the Nobility & 2 Battles on the IceFri, 06 Dec 2019 - 16min
- 10 - Episode 9 : Estonia in the Middle Ages/The Victors Struggle for PowerMon, 02 Dec 2019 - 15min
- 9 - Episode 8 : The Estonian Fight For Freedom EndsSat, 30 Nov 2019 - 10min
- 8 - Episode 7 : The Fight For Freedom Resurges
In this Episode the Danes take Tallinn, but not before a hard fought battle. The Islanders of Saaremaa slaughter the Swedes at Lihula and Valdemar II invades Saaremaa and takes the island. As Valdemar previously experienced, the taking of the territory was the easy part, the holding of the territory was not and the Islanders overthrew the garrison. Inspired by the Islanders, Estonians throughout the land rose in rebellion and freed every territory except for Tallinn.
Mon, 25 Nov 2019 - 20min - 7 - Episode 6 : The Estonian Fight For Freedom ContinuesFri, 22 Nov 2019 - 18min
- 6 - Episode 5: Estonian Fight For Freedom BeginsTue, 19 Nov 2019 - 19min
- 5 - Episode 4: A Foothold in the Daugava/Crusade is DeclaredSun, 17 Nov 2019 - 16min
- 4 - Episode 3B: SupplementalFri, 15 Nov 2019 - 03min
- 3 - Episode : 3A Introducing the Rus and Estonian Pagan BeliefsFri, 15 Nov 2019 - 30min
- 2 - Episode 2 : Early Metal Age and Defending the HomelandFri, 15 Nov 2019 - 19min
- 1 - 1. Intro to PrehistoryThu, 14 Nov 2019 - 16min
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