If the word souvenir evokes a plastic Eiffel Tower trinket, this episode is about to blow your mind. In French, souvenir is not just a noun but a verb, evoking the very act of memory. Emily is welcoming author Ellen Hampton back to the podcast to discuss the differences between personal and collective memory – specifically in the context of World War II – and exploring how the Resistance gained traction long after it was necessary and why France did not publicly acknowledge its role in the Shoah until 1995 – more than 50 years after the fact.
Navigating “Souvenir” with Ellen Hampton
Navigating “Souvenir” with Ellen Hampton
Navigating “Souvenir” with Ellen Hampton
If the word souvenir evokes a plastic Eiffel Tower trinket, this episode is about to blow your mind. In French, souvenir is not just a noun but a verb, evoking the very act of memory. Emily is welcoming author Ellen Hampton back to the podcast to discuss the differences between personal and collective memory – specifically in the context of World War II – and exploring how the Resistance gained traction long after it was necessary and why France did not publicly acknowledge its role in the Shoah until 1995 – more than 50 years after the fact.