Episode 7, Part II: The German Flag: The Fall & Rise of the Bundesflagge
“From black night, through red blood, towards the golden sun.” This is the final chapter of the German flag, 1871-1990. With special guest, Michael Green.
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Music | In Order of Appearance
“Wide Eyes” by Chad Crouch*
“Beauty Flow” by Kevin Macleod*
“Night Owl” by Broke for Free*
“Impact Moderato” by Kevin Macleod*
“Impact Prelude” by Kevin Macleod*
“Something Elated” by Broke for Free*
“RSPN” by Blank and Kytt*
“Germany, Germany” by Through the Noise*
“Traction” by Chad Crouch*
“Eli Roth; Crypt TV Research Theme” by Tyler Stein, Hire Score Media
“Drop of Water in the Ocean” by Broke for Free*
*Source: FreeMusicArchive.org