HistoryExtra podcast The Cultural Revolution: a Chinese catastrophe
Oct 3, 2023
The podcast discusses the immense devastation caused by Chairman Mao's Cultural Revolution in China, the willingness of the population to participate, the lack of accountability for violence, the shocking involvement of young perpetrators, and the personal stories and trauma experienced by individuals affected by the revolution.
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Introduction
00:00 • 4min
The Unquestioning Obedience and Illogical Violence of the Cultural Revolution in China
04:28 • 8min
The 5th of August incident and the lack of accountability in the Cultural Revolution
12:58 • 3min
The Shocking Youth Perpetrators
16:22 • 16min
Personal Stories and Trauma of the Cultural Revolution
32:47 • 3min