Unearthing Forgotten Atrocities: The Untold Stories of the Asia-Pacific Theater

What happens when history’s most painful stories are buried, censored, or forgotten? In this powerful episode, Michael Herst sits down with historian, author, and founder of Pacific Atrocities Education, Jenny Chan, to uncover the hidden truths of the Asia-Pacific Theater of World War II — a chapter that claimed over 30 million lives yet remains largely absent from mainstream awareness.Jenny has scanned more than a million pages of archival documents, interviewed elders whose memories carry the weight of war, and built a global community of 34,000+ listeners committed to truth, justice, and reconciliation. Together, we explore:✨ Why these stories were suppressed for decades ✨ The emotional and cultural impact of forgotten atrocities ✨ How truth-telling becomes a path to healing ✨ The modern relevance of WWII in Asia ✨ What “Never Again” truly means todayThis episode blends cinematic storytelling with historical insight, offering a deeply human look at resilience, identity, and the power of remembrance.Perfect for listeners who love history, personal growth, emotional storytelling, and uncovering the stories the world tried to forget.🎙️ Find us on Apple, Spotify or your favorite listening platform; visit us on our YouTube channel Find everything "One More Thing" here: https://taplink.cc/beforeyougopodcastWant to be a guest on One More Thing Before You Go? Send Michael Herst a message on PodMatch, here: PODMATCH Proud member of the Podmatch Network of Top Rated- Podcasts🔗 Learn more about Pacific Atrocities Education: pacificatrocities.org This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy