A behind-the-scenes look at the team documenting the history of World War I.
In short: This video offers a recap of a research trip to England conducted by the team behind The Great War project. It provides a glimpse into the production process and the scholarly resources that inform their historical storytelling.
The Great War project is a collaborative effort led by presenter Indiana Neidell, who also handles research and writing. The production team, including directors Toni Steller and Florian Wittig, utilizes a variety of established historical texts to maintain accuracy. Key references cited by the team include works by historians such as Martin Gilbert, Peter Hart, Norman Stone, John Keegan, and Max Hastings.
The project emphasizes transparency, with social media manager Florian Wittig engaging with the audience and sharing backstage material. The show relies on visual archives, including licensed footage from British Pathé and images from Picture Alliance, to bring the history of the 1914-1918 conflict to life for educational and general audiences.
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