James Blake Wiener, a historian, writer, and Co-Founder of the World History Encyclopedia, joins How It Ticks to explore remarkable Swiss stories throughout history. His research illuminates global history through unique cross-cultural exchanges and individual narratives.

This is Part 1 of our special 5-part series, focusing specifically on The Swiss on the Titanic. We delve into the little-known stories of Swiss passengers aboard the ill-fated ship, uncovering their backgrounds, their hopes, and the tragic circumstances they faced.

Expect to learn about the personal experiences of Swiss individuals linked to the Titanic disaster, how their stories fit into the broader narrative of Swiss history and global events, and the historical context of maritime travel in that era. This conversation highlights how Swiss individuals engaged with significant global events.

Read the original article by James Blake Wiener

here:https://blog.nationalmuseum.ch/en/2024/04/swiss-on-the-titanic/

Listen to the full 5-Part Series:

Part 2: The Swiss on the Lusitania [Link to Part 2 - TBD]

Part 3: Albert Gallatin: A Swiss Founding Father [Link to Part 3 - TBD]

Part 4: Johann Ludwig Burckhardt: An Intrepid Swiss Explorer [Link to Part 4 - TBD]

Part 5: The Ticinese and the Australian Gold Rush [Link to Part 5 - TBD]

Chapters:

00:00 Meet James Blake Wiener

04:45 Swiss People on the Titanic

09:40 Why Swiss People Sailed on the Titanic

15:45 The Good Reputation of Swiss Workers

16:30 Personal Stories and How They Were Found

Connect with James Blake Wiener:

LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jameswiener/

https://blog.nationalmuseum.ch/en/author/james-wiener/

Connect with How It Ticks:

Website: https://howitticks.ch/contact-page/

Full Transcript: https://howitticks.ch/podcast/swiss-stories-james-blake/