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A Pretty Interesting Tall Ship Is Rolling Into SF This Weekend, and They're Giving Tours of It for Free

The Barque, a former Nazi ship, will be open for free public tours in San Francisco this Saturday.

Trump is terrified of Black culture. But not for the reasons you think

Jesse Owens' success in the 1936 Olympics challenged the notion of Aryan superiority, marking a significant moment in the fight against racial ideology.

Fathers Don't Just Protect-They Prepare

The author's family history highlights the importance of foresight and cleverness in navigating danger during times of upheaval.

A voice for democracy: Thomas Mann's lasting literary legacy DW 06/04/2025

Thomas Mann's literary genius intertwined with his political activism, particularly in response to the Nazi regime.

When the Nazis wondered whether Franco was Jewish

The Nazi regime was concerned about Francisco Franco's potential Jewish heritage despite their alliance.

Arts

The Jewish dealer who bought art hated by the Nazis and created one of the greatest collections ever seen

Heinz Berggruen's transition from a persecuted journalist to a prominent art dealer illustrates the transformative power of art amidst political oppression.

In Daniel Kehlmann's Latest Novel, Everyone's a Collaborator

Kehlmann's 'The Director' brilliantly blends moral seriousness with playfulness, exploring themes of artistic collapse amidst the historical backdrop of early Nazi Germany.

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Persecuting Foreign-Born Scientists Will Guarantee America Falls Behind Economically And Militarily - Above the Law

One key factor in the U.S. victory in the atomic bomb race was its ability to attract foreign scientists, particularly Jewish ones fleeing Nazi Germany.

US news

Dorli Meek obituary

Dorli Meek escaped Nazi Germany, faced persecution, and ultimately found refuge in Britain, where she began a new life.

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Third Reich Medievalists: National Psychology and the Study of Chaucer - Medievalists.net

The Nazi regime targeted universities in 1933, enforcing ideological conformity and threatening non-compliance.

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I was Hitler's neighbour: If he'd known we were Jewish, we'd have been sent to Dachau'

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Today in History: March 5, the Boston Massacre

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Cheap Journalism and Bad History': World War II Historian Roasts Margaret Brennan for Sinking to New Low'

Margaret Brennan's historical commentary on free expression is criticized for being both misleading and ignorant, especially regarding the Nazi regime's suppression of speech.

I was Hitler's neighbour: If he'd known we were Jewish, we'd have been sent to Dachau'

Edgar Feuchtwanger's life journey from a Jewish family in Nazi Germany to witnessing historical events underscores resilience amidst adversity.

Boston food

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Today in History: March 5, the Boston Massacre

The Boston Massacre, a pivotal event leading to the American Revolution, occurred on March 5, 1770.

Right-wing politics

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Cheap Journalism and Bad History': World War II Historian Roasts Margaret Brennan for Sinking to New Low'

Margaret Brennan's historical commentary on free expression is criticized for being both misleading and ignorant, especially regarding the Nazi regime's suppression of speech.

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The heroic Guardian reporter who documented the rise of the Nazis - podcast

Frederick Augustus Voigt's reporting was essential in exposing the violence of the Nazis, avoiding a 'both sides' narrative.

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80th anniversary of the end of World War II: How does a country fall into the abyss of hatred?

The 80th anniversary of WWII's end highlights unresolved questions and the ongoing exploration of moral implications post-conflict.

History

Eyewitness Accounts of WWII's Eastern Front

Germany news

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

History

Why Did Hitler Attack the USSR?

History

Battle of Kiev in 1941

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Battle of Smolensk in 1941

80th anniversary of the end of World War II: How does a country fall into the abyss of hatred?

The 80th anniversary of WWII's end highlights unresolved questions and the ongoing exploration of moral implications post-conflict.

History

Eyewitness Accounts of WWII's Eastern Front

Germany news

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

History

Why Did Hitler Attack the USSR?

Battle of Kiev in 1941

The Battle of Kiev was a significant Axis victory, showcasing Germany's military might during Operation Barbarossa.

fromwww.independent.co.uk

Battle of Smolensk in 1941

The Battle of Smolensk highlighted the limitations of Blitzkrieg tactics in the expansive territories of the Soviet Union.

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Europe news

Why do we celebrate VE Day?

The Independent emphasizes accessible journalism and commemorates VE Day's significance in remembering the end of WWII.

How Black Germans fight for recognition of Nazi-era crimes DW 05/07/2025

The Nazi regime lasted only 12 years but had a profound impact on marginalized communities, highlighting the need for historical recognition.

The resilience of Afro Germans during the Nazi regime DW 05/07/2025

What 12 years can do to society and what can happen, it doesn't need to be 50 years or 100 years, said historian Katharina Oguntoye.

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Riefenstahl review nauseating yet gripping story of Nazi poster woman

Helene Leni Riefenstahl's legacy is complex, intertwining her artistic brilliance with her troubling associations with the Nazi regime.

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What Would Einstein Tell Trump?

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Science's value, unlike NASA, cannot be destroyed by politics

Scientists fear a repeat of Nazi Germany's persecution reflected in U.S. policies by 2025.

US politics

What Would Einstein Tell Trump?

Hitler's regime undermined German science, forcing scholars like Einstein to seek refuge in America, where political attacks on science continue today.

OMG science

fromBig Think

Science's value, unlike NASA, cannot be destroyed by politics

Scientists fear a repeat of Nazi Germany's persecution reflected in U.S. policies by 2025.

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Sport in Germany under the Nazis: Ideology and propaganda DW 05/01/2025

In my Ordensburg, a youth will grow up that will terrify the world. I want a violent, imperious, fearless, cruel youth.

Germany politics

Sport under the Nazis: ideology and propaganda DW 05/01/2025

True to Nazi ideology, it was always about strength and fortitude. "The weak must be hammered away," begins a quote attributed to Adolf Hitler.

Germany politics

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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.

fromwww.nytimes.com

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.

fromwww.nytimes.com

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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When Nazis Enter Your Dreams

Charlotte Beradt, a German Jewish journalist who experienced Hitler's rise, found the messages in her friends' dreams irresistibly interesting, reflecting the psyche under totalitarian rule.

Germany politics

Sachsenhausen concentration camp: Nazi terror near Berlin DW 04/21/2025

The Sachsenhausen concentration camp was liberated with many prisoners having already perished from brutal Nazi treatment, highlighting the camp's tragic history.

Hitler's Terrible Tariffs

"Hitler's economic agenda was plagued by tariffs and a misunderstanding of economics, worsening the financial situation and contributing to inflation in Germany."

Germany politics

The Red Army in WWII

The Red Army shifted from defeats to decisive victories from 1942, ultimately leading to the defeat of Nazi Germany.

Battle of Moscow in 1941-2

The Battle of Moscow was a pivotal defeat for Germany during WWII.

105 years ago

Lebensraum

Lebensraum was a justification for Nazi expansion aiming to provide economic prosperity and destroy perceived enemies of the German state.

US politics

America Is Watching the Rise of a Dual State

The persistence of normal laws can coexist with the rise of tyranny, as shown by Ernst Fraenkel's observations of Nazi Germany.

Here's A Timeline Of Hitler's First 53 Days In Office - Let Me Know If You Notice Anything Familiar

U.S. politicians are drawing parallels between Nazi Germany's rise and current U.S. political trends, highlighting the need for vigilance.

11 months ago

Germany news

The Inner Lives of the Nazis

Understanding the personalities of Hitler and his followers reveals critical insights into the mechanics of totalitarian regimes and their appeal.

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Here's A Timeline Of Hitler's First 53 Days In Office - Let Me Know If You Notice Anything Familiar

U.S. politicians are drawing parallels between Nazi Germany's rise and current U.S. political trends, highlighting the need for vigilance.

11 months ago

Germany news

The Inner Lives of the Nazis

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It wasn't just terror: The Nazis won the cultural battle in a year

The Nazis utilized Tacitus's Germania to justify their ideology and aspirations for a revitalized Germany.

US news

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Dorothy Thompson: The journalist who warned us about Hitler

Dorothy Thompson was a pioneering journalist who actively confronted the growing threat of the Nazi party during the early 1930s.

France news

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French journalist quits broadcaster after comparing France's actions in Algeria to Nazi massacre

Jean-Michel Aphatie stands by his controversial comments equating French actions in Algeria with Nazi atrocities.

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These Are the Countries That Have Tried to Build Flying Saucers

Several countries have designed and tested flying saucers, raising questions about UFOs' origins.

Arts

Culture wars: Trump's takeover of arts is straight from the dictator playbook

The Nazi regime used art to promote Aryan ideals and discredit opposing modernist expressions in a bid for cultural control.

"The Fishing Place" Puts History Into the Present Tense

The Fishing Place by Rob Tregenza uniquely confronts WWII's horrors with a daring narrative and distinctive aesthetic.

131 years ago

Rudolf Hess

Hess's attempt to negotiate peace with Britain during WWII was dismissed and led to his isolation within the Nazi regime.