• Exploring Spomeniks.

  • May 26 2024
  • Length: 26 mins
  • Podcast

  • Summary

  • In this episode, I discuss the brutalist Spomenik monuments of the former Yugoslavia with Donald Niebel - founder of the Spomenik Database.

    Donald is an environmental scientist turned researcher from the United States

    We delve into the historical significance, architectural design, and location details of these unique, massive structures.

    Donald explains how he transformed his initial curiosity about these striking monuments into a comprehensive online resource.

    Sharing his experiences and insights, Donald reveals the value of the Spomeniks as instruments for studying local and regional histories.

    The Spomenik Database can be accessed at https://spomenikdatabase.org

    00:00 Introduction to the Podcast

    00:06 Exploring the Spomeniks of Yugoslavia

    01:02 Discovering the Spomenik Database

    01:33 Interview with Donald Niebel: The Man Behind the Spomenik Database

    02:40 The Journey of Documenting the Spomeniks

    04:39 The Challenges of Cataloging the Monuments

    07:35 The Significance and Interpretation of the Spomeniks

    08:25 Public Reactions to the Spomeniks

    14:23 The Role of the Spomenik Database in Education

    16:51 The Community's Connection to the Spomeniks

    18:30 Future Plans for the Spomenik Database

    24:23 Donald's Personal Connection to the Spomeniks

    25:58 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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