Ask Dr. Wolle – Palace of the Republic
In this episode of "Ask Dr. Wolle," the academic director of the DDR Museum discusses the history of the Palace of the Republic—from its construction to its demolition. The central element of this video is the largest and most detailed model of the Palace of the Republic currently on display at the DDR Museum, which has been exhibited since October 7, 2023. At a scale of 1:125 (200 cm x 130 cm), the model is presented on a base made from original Palace materials. The model is complemented by display cases containing numerous objects that explore the history of the site, including debates, controversies, its closure, and its eventual demolition.
Camera: Gernot Bayer
Director: Michael Geithner
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Dr. Stefan Wolle:
Born in 1950, studied history at Humboldt University in Berlin, expelled for political reasons in 1972, worked in a manufacturing plant, 1976-89 employee of the Academy of Sciences of the GDR, received his doctorate in 1984, 1990 employee of the Committee for the Dissolution of the Ministry for State Security, 1991-96 assistant at Humboldt University, 1996-98 scholarship recipient of the German Research Foundation, 1998-2000 consultant at the Foundation for the Reappraisal of the SED Dictatorship, subsequently freelance writer, temporary collaboration in the Research Network SED State at the Free University of Berlin, since 2005 scientific director of the DDR Museum.