A symbol of fascism or a universal sign for good luck? Mukti Jain Campion uncovers the long history of the swastika and examines calls for it to be reclaimed from its Nazi links. (1 x 28′)
First broadcast October 2014 BBC Radio 4
Producer Mukti Jain Campion
fair, fascinating and exemplary – Paul Donovan, The Sunday Times
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You can see the swastikas discussed in the programme
Read BBC News article How the world loved the swastika – until Hitler stole it