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Profoundly Disturbing': Major Podcast Under Fire for Shock Conversation Blaming the Jews for the Holocaust

Fresh and Fit podcast's discussion rationalized Hitler's actions during the Holocaust, prompting widespread condemnation and removal of the video from Rumble.

#ravensbruck

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History

The Sisterhood of Ravensbruck by Lynne Olson review surviving an all-female concentration camp

Women

How Women Imprisoned at an All-Female Concentration Camp Resisted the Nazis

The book recounts the resistance and resilience of female prisoners at Ravensbruck concentration camp during the Holocaust.

The babies who survived the German concentration camp at Ravensbruck

Survivors of Ravensbruck concentration camp credit their lives to the women who protected and cared for them against all odds.

2 weeks ago

History

The Sisterhood of Ravensbruck by Lynne Olson review surviving an all-female concentration camp

Women

How Women Imprisoned at an All-Female Concentration Camp Resisted the Nazis

The book recounts the resistance and resilience of female prisoners at Ravensbruck concentration camp during the Holocaust.

The babies who survived the German concentration camp at Ravensbruck

Survivors of Ravensbruck concentration camp credit their lives to the women who protected and cared for them against all odds.

Social justice

Holocaust survivor Anita Lasker-Wallfisch turns 100 DW 07/16/2025

Germany news

How an Auschwitz Prisoner Saved the Lives of Twins Targeted for Nazi Medical Experiments

Film

New historically accurate' digital replica will allow films to be set within Auschwitz

Germany news

Roma Resistance Day: From the Nazi era to the present day DW 05/16/2025

Berlin music

The Women's Orchestra of Auschwitz by Anne Sebba review playing for their lives

Germany news

Gyorgy Kun, survivor of Auschwitz twin experiments, dies at 93

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Social justice

Holocaust survivor Anita Lasker-Wallfisch turns 100 DW 07/16/2025

Germany news

How an Auschwitz Prisoner Saved the Lives of Twins Targeted for Nazi Medical Experiments

Film

New historically accurate' digital replica will allow films to be set within Auschwitz

Germany news

Roma Resistance Day: From the Nazi era to the present day DW 05/16/2025

The Women's Orchestra of Auschwitz by Anne Sebba review playing for their lives

Music played amidst horror at Auschwitz, contrasting Pearl's initial perception with the grim reality as she and her sister faced Mengele's experiments.

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Gyorgy Kun, survivor of Auschwitz twin experiments, dies at 93

Gyorgy Kun's childhood experience at Auschwitz symbolizes the unpredictability of survival during the Holocaust, especially for families torn apart.

The World Chaim Grade Lost

Chaim Grade's inner conflict highlights the struggle between ancient traditions and modernity in his literary journey.

Revamped Holocaust recovery bill to scupper powerful legal defences

The Holocaust Expropriated Art Recovery Act of 2025 seeks to simplify restitution for Nazi-looted art by removing legal defenses for art owners.

US politics

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NYC mayoral frontrunner Zohran Mamdani's professor father claimed Hitler inspired by Abraham Lincoln

Zohran Mamdani's father claimed Adolf Hitler was inspired by Abraham Lincoln's policies toward American Indians.

#israel

philosophy

Israeli philosopher Omri Boehm: I fear an all-out war that will also make life in Israel impossible'

London politics

I am a Holocaust survivor. UK police interviewed me for protesting genocide

Protests against Israel's actions in Gaza reflect personal history and evoke memories of genocide.

Concerns over the portrayal of pro-Palestinian protests as anti-Semitic despite Jewish participation.

philosophy

Israeli philosopher Omri Boehm: I fear an all-out war that will also make life in Israel impossible'

London politics

I am a Holocaust survivor. UK police interviewed me for protesting genocide

Protests against Israel's actions in Gaza reflect personal history and evoke memories of genocide.

Concerns over the portrayal of pro-Palestinian protests as anti-Semitic despite Jewish participation.

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I feel sick

The current situation is being compared to the Holocaust.

#buchenwald

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History

Saving history one story at a time

Buchenwald show keeps Holocaust memory alive as survivors pass away

Young activists emphasize the importance of remembering the Holocaust amid rising far-right sentiment in Europe.

Buchenwald: A warning against the dangers of extremism DW 04/05/2025

Buchenwald concentration camp was a site of immense suffering, imprisoning hundreds of thousands from 1937 to 1945.

4 weeks ago

History

Saving history one story at a time

Buchenwald show keeps Holocaust memory alive as survivors pass away

Young activists emphasize the importance of remembering the Holocaust amid rising far-right sentiment in Europe.

Buchenwald: A warning against the dangers of extremism DW 04/05/2025

Buchenwald concentration camp was a site of immense suffering, imprisoning hundreds of thousands from 1937 to 1945.

US news

80 years later, a Holocaust survivor meets an American soldier who helped free him

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As Holocaust survivors continue to vanish, one of the oldest in Miami shares her story

Lucy Lowell, a 103-year-old Holocaust survivor, highlights the urgency of sharing survivor stories as their numbers rapidly dwindle.

Eve Kugler, child survivor of the Holocaust, dies at 94

Eve Kugler's survival as a Jewish child during the Holocaust highlights the complexities of fleeing danger and the lasting impact of such a decision.

Rena Quint, the girl who survived the Nazi concentration camps alone: Wherever you went, you saw and smelled death'

Rena Quint represents the voice of Holocaust survivors, emphasizing the importance of sharing their experiences before they are lost.

US news

80 years later, a Holocaust survivor meets an American soldier who helped free him

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As Holocaust survivors continue to vanish, one of the oldest in Miami shares her story

Lucy Lowell, a 103-year-old Holocaust survivor, highlights the urgency of sharing survivor stories as their numbers rapidly dwindle.

Eve Kugler, child survivor of the Holocaust, dies at 94

Eve Kugler's survival as a Jewish child during the Holocaust highlights the complexities of fleeing danger and the lasting impact of such a decision.

Rena Quint, the girl who survived the Nazi concentration camps alone: Wherever you went, you saw and smelled death'

Rena Quint represents the voice of Holocaust survivors, emphasizing the importance of sharing their experiences before they are lost.

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Today in History: June 25, former White House counsel begins testifying on Watergate scandal

June 25 marks significant historical events, including the Watergate scandal, labor law changes, and pivotal battles impacting U.S. history.

Kiefer/Van Gogh review Anselm puts the nightmare into Vincent's sunflower visions

The peculiar result is to make you see how the dreamer of sunflowers and starry nights might have painted the horrors of modern history, if he'd lived to see them.

Arts

#jewish-culture

Germany news

Leo Baeck Institute: 70 years honoring German-Jewish culture DW 06/18/2025

Germany news

Resisting oblivion: 70 years of the Leo Baeck Institute DW 06/18/2025

Germany news

Leo Baeck Institute: 70 years honoring German-Jewish culture DW 06/18/2025

Germany news

Resisting oblivion: 70 years of the Leo Baeck Institute DW 06/18/2025

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#anne-frank

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Anne Frank was attracted to girls

Anne Frank expressed her attraction to girls and her sexual feelings in her diary, showcasing her journey of self-discovery amid the Holocaust.

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NYC parents

Op-Ed | Echoes of a father's pain | amNewYork

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Anne Frank was attracted to girls

Anne Frank expressed her attraction to girls and her sexual feelings in her diary, showcasing her journey of self-discovery amid the Holocaust.

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NYC parents

Op-Ed | Echoes of a father's pain | amNewYork

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Berlin exhibition shows how Europe reckoned with Nazi crimes after World War II

Exhibitions were organized in Europe after WWII to document and confront Nazi crimes, helping communities process trauma.

World politics

A coalition of conscience must rise to stop Israel's genocidal war on Gaza

The international community must act against the genocide of Palestinian children, paralleling the historical context of the Holocaust.

#antisemitism

NYC parents

Exclusive | Elite Stuyvesant HS restricts boys' restroom use in 'cover-up' of anti-Jew graffiti

NYC LGBT

Exclusive | 'Heartless and cruel' vandals defaced posters of Holocaust survivors

Marian Turski, Who Refused to Forget the Holocaust, Dies at 98

Marian Turski, a Holocaust survivor, emphasized the dangers of indifference to injustice and antisemitism in his advocacy against discrimination.

Marian Turski, Who Refused to Forget the Holocaust, Dies at 98

Marian Turski, a Holocaust survivor, highlighted the dangers of indifference towards injustice and underscored the need for vigilance against antisemitism.

Exclusive | Elite Stuyvesant HS restricts boys' restroom use in 'cover-up' of anti-Jew graffiti

Stuyvesant High School faced criticism for not informing parents about antisemitic graffiti discovered on school property.

Exclusive | 'Heartless and cruel' vandals defaced posters of Holocaust survivors

Vandals defaced artwork honoring Holocaust survivors on Holocaust Remembrance Day, causing distress among survivors and reflecting rising antisemitism.

Marian Turski, Who Refused to Forget the Holocaust, Dies at 98

Marian Turski, a Holocaust survivor, emphasized the dangers of indifference to injustice and antisemitism in his advocacy against discrimination.

Marian Turski, Who Refused to Forget the Holocaust, Dies at 98

Marian Turski, a Holocaust survivor, highlighted the dangers of indifference towards injustice and underscored the need for vigilance against antisemitism.

Atlanta Braves

Max Fried's early career struggles helping him deal with weight of $218 million Yankees contract

Germany news

80 Years After Dachau Concentration Camp Liberation, Witnesses Remember

US news

Dachau's memorial marks 80 years since the liberation of the Nazi concentration camp

Dachau concentration camp's 80th liberation anniversary brings remembrance of the atrocities and honors those who suffered there.

Germany politics

How We Talk About the Holocaust Now

Vice President J.D. Vance toured Dachau with Holocaust survivor Abba Naor, whose experience highlights the personal horrors of Nazi concentration camps.

Atlanta Braves

Max Fried's early career struggles helping him deal with weight of $218 million Yankees contract

80 Years After Dachau Concentration Camp Liberation, Witnesses Remember

Liberation of Dachau revealed the horrifying realities of war to soldiers and survivors alike.

US news

Dachau's memorial marks 80 years since the liberation of the Nazi concentration camp

Germany politics

How We Talk About the Holocaust Now

Vice President J.D. Vance toured Dachau with Holocaust survivor Abba Naor, whose experience highlights the personal horrors of Nazi concentration camps.

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Germany trumpets its reckoning with its Nazi past except when it's inconvenient | Hanno Hauenstein

Germany's history of Nazism is taught as a warning, but current responses to far-right extremism reveal selective accountability.

Romanian director keeps memory of the Holocaust alive DW 05/23/2025

The opera 'Eichmann's Trial' brings Holocaust survivor stories to life, highlighting themes of trauma and memory.

Paris unveils memorial to LGBTQ+ victims of Nazi atrocities

A memorial in Paris honors forgotten LGBTQ+ victims of the Holocaust and persecution throughout history.

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New memorial to gay victims of Nazi persecution unveiled in Paris

A new memorial in Paris honors LGBTQ+ Holocaust victims, symbolizing both remembrance and the fleeting nature of public opinion.

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Independent films

Screen Grabs: Family cries? New releases offer complex kins across cultures - 48 hills

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Paris unveils memorial to LGBTQ+ victims of Nazi atrocities

A memorial in Paris honors forgotten LGBTQ+ victims of the Holocaust and persecution throughout history.

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New memorial to gay victims of Nazi persecution unveiled in Paris

A new memorial in Paris honors LGBTQ+ Holocaust victims, symbolizing both remembrance and the fleeting nature of public opinion.

from48 hills

Independent films

Screen Grabs: Family cries? New releases offer complex kins across cultures - 48 hills

Miami food

As Holocaust survivors continue to vanish, one of the oldest in South Florida shares her story

East Bay (California)

Two local Holocaust survivors share their stories for Berkeley's remembrance day

Rose Girone, believed to be oldest living Holocaust survivor, dies aged 113

Rose Girone, the oldest known Holocaust survivor, passed away at 113, emphasizing the need to preserve survivors' stories.

Miami food

fromSun Sentinel

As Holocaust survivors continue to vanish, one of the oldest in South Florida shares her story

Holocaust survivors, like Lucy Lowell, are rapidly declining in number, resulting in lost opportunities for firsthand historical accounts.

East Bay (California)

Two local Holocaust survivors share their stories for Berkeley's remembrance day

Survivor stories are crucial for educating future generations about the Holocaust as the number of survivors declines.

Holocaust Remembrance Day serves as a vital call to resist antisemitism and honor the resilience of survivors.

Rose Girone, believed to be oldest living Holocaust survivor, dies aged 113

Rose Girone, the oldest known Holocaust survivor, passed away at 113, emphasizing the need to preserve survivors' stories.

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Artificial intelligence

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Grok says it's 'skeptical' about Holocaust death toll, then blames 'programming error' | TechCrunch

Grok's controversial statements about the Holocaust and white genocide prompted backlash and led xAI to take measures for accountability.

Artificial intelligence

Musk's AI bot Grok blames its Holocaust scepticism on programming error'

Grok's recent comments on Holocaust figures were a result of a programming error, not intentional denial.

NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani doubles down on bizarre refusal to sign resolution condemning Holocaust

Zohran Mamdani's refusal to sign resolutions denouncing the Holocaust and celebrating Israel has ignited significant controversy and outrage.

NYC politics

NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani refuses to sign resolutions condemning Holocaust, supporting Israel

NYC politics

NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani doubles down on bizarre refusal to sign resolution condemning Holocaust

Zohran Mamdani's refusal to sign resolutions denouncing the Holocaust and celebrating Israel has ignited significant controversy and outrage.

NYC politics

NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani refuses to sign resolutions condemning Holocaust, supporting Israel

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Roma Resistance Day: From Nazi era to present day DW 05/16/2025

Mano Hollenreiner recounts his family's resistance against the Nazis in Auschwitz, demonstrating courage and a fight for survival at a young age.

Irene Gill obituary

Irene Gill dedicated her life to education and progressive activism, leaving a lasting impact as both a teacher and a humanitarian.

#survivor

Germany news

Margot Friedlander, keeper of Holocaust memory in Germany, dies at 103

World news

Oldest known Holocaust survivor dies aged 113 DW 02/28/2025

Rose Girone, the oldest Holocaust survivor, passed away at age 110, leaving behind a legacy of resilience and strength.

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Rose Girone, the oldest known Holocaust survivor, has died at age 113

Rose Girone, the oldest known Holocaust survivor, died at age 113 after enduring immense suffering during WW II.

Rose Girone, Oldest Holocaust Survivor, Dies at 113

Rose Girone exemplified resilience, surviving the Holocaust and living a long life full of positivity and family.

Margot Friedlander, keeper of Holocaust memory in Germany, dies at 103

Margot FriedlÃ¤nder, a Holocaust survivor, returned to Germany decades after the war to become a key voice in Holocaust education.

World news

Oldest known Holocaust survivor dies aged 113 DW 02/28/2025

Rose Girone, the oldest Holocaust survivor, passed away at age 110, leaving behind a legacy of resilience and strength.

fromABC7 Los Angeles

Rose Girone, the oldest known Holocaust survivor, has died at age 113

Rose Girone, the oldest known Holocaust survivor, died at age 113 after enduring immense suffering during WW II.

Rose Girone, Oldest Holocaust Survivor, Dies at 113

Rose Girone exemplified resilience, surviving the Holocaust and living a long life full of positivity and family.

more#survivor

Argentina's top court finds Nazi files of global significance' in basement

Nazi propaganda materials from 1941 discovered in Argentina's Supreme Court highlight historical connections and unresolved issues regarding the Holocaust.

Museum opens in Czech Republic at site where Oskar Schindler saved 1,200 Jews

The former textile factory in Brnenec, where Oskar Schindler saved 1,200 Jews, has reopened as a museum, commemorating Holocaust history.

A trove of forgotten Nazi documents is found in Argentina's Supreme Court basement

Nazi documents from World War II were discovered by chance in Argentina's court basement, revealing past efforts to promote Hitler's ideology.

Argentina's top court finds boxes of Nazi items in basement DW 05/12/2025

"Upon opening one of the boxes, we identified material intended to consolidate and propagate Adolf Hitler's ideology in Argentina during the Second World War."

Germany news

Social justice

fromPsychology Today

Crisis of Conscience

Aristide de Sousa Mendes defied his government to save thousands from Nazi persecution.

Cindy Crawford, Billy Porter, other celebs in new photo book that battles Holocaust misinformation

A new book titled 'Borrowed Spotlight' features portraits of Holocaust survivors paired with celebrities to educate younger generations about the Holocaust.

fromwww.independent.co.uk

Walter Frankenstein, who survived the Holocaust by hiding in Berlin, dies at 100

Walter Frankenstein dedicated his life to education about the Holocaust, ensuring its memory lives on.

fromwww.amny.com

Cindy Crawford, Billy Porter, other celebs in new photo book that battles Holocaust misinformation

A new book titled 'Borrowed Spotlight' features portraits of Holocaust survivors paired with celebrities to educate younger generations about the Holocaust.

fromwww.independent.co.uk

Walter Frankenstein, who survived the Holocaust by hiding in Berlin, dies at 100

Walter Frankenstein dedicated his life to education about the Holocaust, ensuring its memory lives on.

more#education

#nazi-war-criminals

Germany news

The trail of Nazis Mengele and Eichmann in Argentina

Germany news

Search continues for last living Nazi criminals DW 04/12/2025

Germany news

The trail of Nazis Mengele and Eichmann in Argentina

Germany news

Search continues for last living Nazi criminals DW 04/12/2025

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#bergen-belsen

Germany news

Bergen-Belsen survivors mark 80th anniversary of camp's liberation

I want to tell the world': Bergen-Belsen survivor recounts horrors of Holocaust

Lola Hassid Angel, a Holocaust survivor, shares her harrowing experiences to highlight the realities of war and its lasting impact.

Germany news

Bergen-Belsen survivors mark 80th anniversary of camp's liberation

I want to tell the world': Bergen-Belsen survivor recounts horrors of Holocaust

Lola Hassid Angel, a Holocaust survivor, shares her harrowing experiences to highlight the realities of war and its lasting impact.

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#nazi-germany

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'I found my mother's story of escape from the Nazis hidden in a shoebox'

Kitty Fehr's diaries reveal her family's experiences fleeing Nazi Germany, discovered by her daughter after 80 years hidden in an old suitcase.

Irmgard Furchner, Secretary at a Hub of Nazi Atrocities, Dies at 99

Irmgard Furchner, convicted for her role in a Nazi camp, died at 99, marking a shift in prosecuting lower-level Nazi officials.

fromwww.harrowtimes.co.uk

'I found my mother's story of escape from the Nazis hidden in a shoebox'

Kitty Fehr's diaries reveal her family's experiences fleeing Nazi Germany, discovered by her daughter after 80 years hidden in an old suitcase.

Irmgard Furchner, Secretary at a Hub of Nazi Atrocities, Dies at 99

Irmgard Furchner, convicted for her role in a Nazi camp, died at 99, marking a shift in prosecuting lower-level Nazi officials.

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Walter Frankenstein, who hid in Berlin during Holocaust, dies at 100

"Walter Frankensteinâs story illuminates an ordeal endured by thousands of Jews but sometimes overlooked in the popular understanding of the Holocaust."

Germany news

#theater

Berlin music

Berkeley Rep's 'Here There Are Blueberries' a detective story and a reckoning

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Berlin music

Curtain Calls: Here are the Blueberries' a powerful production from Berkeley Rep

fromThe Mercury News

'Blueberries' Review: It's business as usual at a Nazi death camp

The play "Here There Are Blueberries" explores the banality of evil through a haunting examination of Auschwitz's administrative culture.

Berlin music

Berkeley Rep's 'Here There Are Blueberries' a detective story and a reckoning

fromwww.eastbaytimes.com

Berlin music

Curtain Calls: Here are the Blueberries' a powerful production from Berkeley Rep

fromThe Mercury News

'Blueberries' Review: It's business as usual at a Nazi death camp

The play "Here There Are Blueberries" explores the banality of evil through a haunting examination of Auschwitz's administrative culture.

more#theater

fromThe Drum

Ad of the Day: The History Channel delivers a stark warning against far-right extremism

The History Channel's campaign uses tattooed numbers from Holocaust survivors to visualize the alarming rise of right-wing extremism and racial hate crimes today.

Graphic design

US politics

Chris Matthews Says Trump Doing What Hitler Did During The Holocaust' With Wrongly Deported Man

Chris Matthews likened Trump's deportation actions to Nazi tactics used during the Holocaust, indicating moral concerns over immigrant treatment.

philosophy

fromThe Conversation

Railways were essential to carrying out the Holocaust - decades later, corporate reckoning continues

Corporate participation is crucial in historical atrocities like the Holocaust, highlighting the role railways played in transportation to death camps.

fromCornell Chronicle

Law professor to discuss his post-Holocaust psalms | Cornell Chronicle

Rosensaft's goal is for his poems to become tools for spiritual navigation, encouraging students to engage with the Psalms in meaningful ways throughout their lives.

Mental health

The Podcaster Asking You to Side With History's Villains

Mr. Cooper, a gifted historical storyteller but not a trained historian, faced significant backlash after controversial comments on The Tucker Carlson Show.

Podcast

How a German archive brings victims of the Nazis back to life

The Arolsen Archives connects Holocaust survivors with their lost relatives, preserving memories of Nazi victims.

Germany continues search for last living Nazi criminals DW 04/12/2025

The Klarsfelds, renowned Nazi hunters, dedicated their lives to prosecuting leading figures in the Holocaust, ensuring justice for many victims.

Germany news

Germany continues earch for last living Nazi criminals DW 04/12/2025

Germany continues search for last living Nazi criminals DW 04/12/2025

The Klarsfelds, renowned Nazi hunters, dedicated their lives to prosecuting leading figures in the Holocaust, ensuring justice for many victims.

Germany news

Germany continues earch for last living Nazi criminals DW 04/12/2025

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Children of Radium by Joe Dunthorne review complicity, courage and cowardice examined in a slippery marvel

Dunthorne's narrative is akin to a detective story, exploring his German Jewish heritage revealed through a complex journey of family history and elusive truths.

Germany news

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A Holocaust Survivor Speaks of Her Anger: "It's Difficult to Put Up with These Old Germans"

Eva Umlauf, a Holocaust survivor, expresses unresolved anger towards Germany for inadequate reparations and ongoing trauma from her past.

Chuck Schumer Excoriates Vicious, Nasty, And Anti-Semitic' Remark From Republican Senator

Schumer condemned Moreno's comments, calling them anti-Semitic and outrageous, highlighting his personal connection to the Holocaust.

Icon of postwar art: Beuys' unclear views on the Nazi regime DW 04/03/2025

Joseph Beuys' legacy as an artist is complicated by his past ties to National Socialism and his controversial interpretations of historical events.

Film

The Most Precious of Cargoes review postmodern Holocaust fairytale is dreamy curiosity

The film uniquely blends whimsical animation with a serious Holocaust narrative, contrasting traditional storytelling approaches.

Film

Drawings do not lie': film-maker Michel Hazanavicius on his animated feature about the Holocaust

Hazanavicius decided to adapt a Holocaust fable for an animated film to share his family's history with future generations.

Irena's Vow review the extraordinary tale of a real-life Holocaust rescuer

A Polish nurse courageously hid 12 Jews from Nazis during WWII, highlighting her bravery but facing challenges in character portrayal in the film adaptation.

fromOregon ArtsWatch * Arts & Culture News

As Children, They Fled the Nazis Alone. Newly Found Papers Tell Their Story.

When Hanna Zack Miley boarded a German train in July 1939, she did not know that the journey would permanently change her life.

Germany news

'Seeking Warmth': A Romani artist who survived the Holocaust paints memories gentle and harsh * Oregon ArtsWatch

"It is the fundamental task of art to fight against alienation - to go to bat for authentic hearing, seeing, feeling, thinking against the stereotypes and societal patterns that are full of hostility towards being thoughtful and perceptive."

Europe politics

fromThe Art Newspaper - International art news and events

With the building of a new museum, Poland at last has a fitting space to tell Treblinka's horrific story

Treblinka remains a critical site for Holocaust remembrance, with ongoing efforts to memorialize the atrocities committed there.

Elon Musk Shares Meme Declaring Hitler Didn't Murder Millions' Public Sector Employees Did'

Elon Musk controversially claimed that historical figures like Hitler were not directly responsible for atrocities, prompting backlash and discussions on accountability.

San Francisco

fromLos Angeles Times

Supreme Court revives family's claim to recover Pissarro painting stolen by the Nazis

The Supreme Court revived a family's claim for a stolen painting, deciding it under a new California law for Holocaust art restitution.

Uri Shulevitz, 89, Acclaimed Children's Book Author and Illustrator, Dies

Uri Shulevitz, a Holocaust survivor, transformed his experiences into acclaimed children's literature, winning prestigious awards throughout his career.

Paris food

Pierre Joris, Translator of the Impossible' Paul Celan, Dies at 78

Pierre Joris, vital in translating Paul Celan's poetry, died at 78, leaving a legacy that deepened the understanding of postwar European literature.

Writing

fromThe Nation

Art Spiegelman and the Inescapable Shadow of Fascism

Art Spiegelman blended his family's Holocaust history with his love of comics in his groundbreaking graphic memoir, Maus.

History

fromDefector

Pankaj Mishra On Gaza, The Memory Of The Holocaust, And The "Very Dark World" To Come | Defector

Pankaj Mishra's book urges readers to confront and question humanity's capacity for cruelty, reflecting on historical injustices following the Holocaust and their implications today.

Allowing racist tropes about Romani people to persist is dangerous

The myth of criminality remains a pervasive stereotype against the Roma, affecting perceptions and policies even in progressive societies.