Von Menschen und Mördern – Staffel 3 startet
Summary
In this episode of NS-CLIQUEN, host Janine discusses the third season with researcher Dr. Stefan Hörtler, focusing on five NS perpetrators from 1941. They explore how digitalized archives aid private family research but emphasize that deep biographical analysis is needed to understand complex complicity networks. The conversation highlights diverse roles, from high-ranking officials to administrative staff like Magdalene Thalwitzer, revealing the intricate division of labor in Nazi crimes.
Topics discussed
Intro: NS perpetrators and guest Dr. Stefan Hörtler
No single prototype of an NS perpetrator
New digital access to NSDAP membership records
Limitations of membership data for historical research
Methodology: Expanding research beyond individual files
The radicalization of the regime in 1941
Complicity networks and the role of secretaries
Season 3 premiere and podcast recommendations
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