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5 days ago
Women in technology

Video. New tartan commemorates women accused under Scotland's witchcraft laws

The Witches Tartan honors victims of the Scottish witch trials, highlighting ongoing calls for justice and recognition.
US news
fromThe Walrus
1 month ago

How Casualty Counters Measure Deaths in Gaza | The Walrus

The article highlights the tragic personal accounts of loss amidst the war in Gaza, emphasizing the significance of naming victims in casualty reporting.
Madrid food
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Closing the circles of pain': Franco victims finally come home as 50th anniversary of dictator's death looms

Juan Chueca Sagarra was buried for the third time, symbolizing the enduring quest for recognition of victims of the Spanish Civil War.
#holocaust
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago
Writing

No one but Jews lost their apartments': how homes taken by Nazis in wartime Paris were never given back

The Malowanczyk family's story reflects the struggles of many Jews in post-war Paris who were denied the right to their homes.
fromwww.theguardian.com
7 months ago
Privacy professionals

Dutch row over which victims of Nazis get stumbling stone' plaques

The campaign seeks to commemorate Dutch political prisoners executed during the Holocaust amid bureaucratic obstacles.
Recognition of the broader Holocaust victim categories is still a contentious issue in memorial efforts.
Writing
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

No one but Jews lost their apartments': how homes taken by Nazis in wartime Paris were never given back

The Malowanczyk family's story reflects the struggles of many Jews in post-war Paris who were denied the right to their homes.
fromwww.theguardian.com
7 months ago
Privacy professionals

Dutch row over which victims of Nazis get stumbling stone' plaques

The campaign seeks to commemorate Dutch political prisoners executed during the Holocaust amid bureaucratic obstacles.
Recognition of the broader Holocaust victim categories is still a contentious issue in memorial efforts.
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fromArchDaily
2 months ago
Design

Redefining Contemporary Rituals: Architectural Approaches in 17 Crematorium Projects

Cremation and innovative memorial designs are reshaping architectural practices related to death.
New cremation methods reflect changing societal attitudes towards death.
Architectural design is key in addressing the rituals surrounding death.
fromLos Angeles Times
3 months ago
Digital life

Fires destroyed your family photos. Here are some ways to restore those memories

Photos can help preserve memories even after significant losses from disasters.
Miscellaneous
fromPoynter
3 months ago

Jan. 6 and a tale of two elections - Poynter

The Jan. 6 insurrection revealed both the fragility of democracy and the necessity for remembrance to ensure it endures.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 months ago
East Bay (California)

Asking Eric: What should I do about the headstone that has my name on it?

Consider listing both spouses on plaques to honor both marriages.
It's important to memorialize both relationships for family heritage.
Headstones serve as a meaningful place for remembrance and reflection.
fromwww.dw.com
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

Bulgaria's slow path to commemorating victims of communism DW 11/10/2024

Mihail Marinov aims to transform the Belene Island site into a memorial honoring victims of the communist regime, despite significant challenges.
philosophy
fromThe Conversation
5 months ago

Kristallnacht's legacy still haunts Hamburg even as the city rebuilds a former synagogue burned in the Nazi pogrom

The debate over rebuilding the Bornplatz Synagogue reflects Germany's complex relationship with its Jewish history and contemporary identity issues.
LA food
fromLos Angeles Times
6 months ago

What to make for Dia de Muertos? A fall dish to be unwrapped like a gift

Día de Muertos emphasizes cooking and sharing favorite foods of loved ones, fostering connection with those who have passed.
fromKqed
1 year ago
Healthcare

Forced Sterilization Survivors Undertake Own Healing After Feeling 'Silenced Again' by State | KQED

The state's memorialization process for forced sterilizations has been criticized for lacking genuine community engagement and accountability to survivors.
Miscellaneous
fromABC7 San Francisco
6 months ago

A year later, Israeli survivors reflect on the lingering toll of October 7

Survivors of the Israel-Hamas war, like Lilach Almog, continue to face profound trauma and reminders of the violence in their daily lives.
Writing
fromTruthout
7 months ago

In New AIDS Activist Memoir, Keiko Lane Aims to Articulate the Inexpressible

Keiko Lane's memoir offers a unique perspective on growing up queer during the AIDS crisis, emphasizing trauma, identity, and activism.
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