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Bookbinders and restorers in the 1930s and 1940s assisted the Nazi regime in creating a database that helped identify and persecute Jewish individuals and others deemed racially impure.

The British Deputy Defense Minister draws parallels between the current international tensions and those leading to World War II, emphasizing the unexpected involvement of North Korean soldiers in Europe.

The musical performance 'ASTORIA' brings to life the struggles and resilience of Greek immigrants in 1920s and 1930s New York, set in an Astoria café that serves as a heart for the community.

A UK seaside town faces significant infrastructure challenges and multi-million-pound repair costs due to issues with unadopted roads and flooding affecting homes sold since the 1930s.

The story recounts a love triangle involving a young maid, a farmhand, and the master of the farm in 1930s Estonia, ultimately leading to the maid facing severe consequences for perceived misbehavior.

Historian Roderick Beaton warns that current political turmoil shows striking similarities to the 1930s, highlighting rising populism and threats to democracy.

The film 'The Crime is Mine' is a French crime comedy directed by François Ozon, featuring Isabelle Huppert and focusing on themes of fame, gender, and justice during the 1930s.

Psychoanalyst Wilhelm Reich's theories are revisited to explain the support of fascist leaders in Europe during the 1930s, suggesting that unrestrained sexuality contributes to societal chaos.

Sony Pictures expands its Spider-Man universe with 'Spider-Noir', a live-action series featuring Nicolas Cage, which combines 1930s aesthetics and detective cynicism, set to release on May 27 on Prime Video.

Prime Video has launched the first official trailer for 'Spider-Noir', a live-action series featuring Nicolas Cage, which reimagines the iconic superhero in a noir style set in 1930s New York.

Morten Messerschmidt's recent remarks on remigration draw troubling comparisons to historical practices in 1930s Germany.

A former Danish ambassador suggests that Morten Messerschmidt's re-migration plan may be influenced by historical precedents in 1930s Germany.

Former ambassador suggests that Danish politician Morten Messerschmidt may draw inspiration from 1930s Germany for his controversial remigration plan targeting specific foreign residents' rights.

Guy Martin is embarking on a project to convert a 1930s semi-detached house in Stretford into an energy-efficient home that incurs no energy bills, as featured in his new Channel 4 show.

This article discusses the successful renovation of a 1930s apartment that combines vintage elegance with modern functionality.

Katalin Karády, a renowned Hungarian actress and humanitarian, risked her life during WWII to save persecuted Jews while achieving immense fame in the arts during the 1930s and 40s.

Residents are outraged after a parish sold land in Poznań to a construction company planning to build a large housing complex, displacing many who have long used the area as gardens since the 1930s.

A feature film titled 'Maserati: The Brothers' showcases the recreated Maseratis from the 1920s and 1930s, highlighting the origins of the iconic Italian car company founded by siblings in Bologna.

The article discusses Lisette Model, a key 20th-century photographer, whose brutal realism influenced many, including Diane Arbus and Bruce Gilden, highlighted in an exhibition at the Albertina in Vienna, showcasing her compelling work from the 1930s and 1940s.

Minnesota Rep. Angie Craig criticized ICE operations, likening them to 1930s Germany while suggesting aggressive action to potentially defund the agency amidst local tensions following a controversial shooting.

An article in The Guardian warns that US efforts to annex Greenland reflect a vision dating back to the 1930s advocating for an American empire, urging Europe to form a federal union as a bulwark against Washington's expansionist policies.

In the 1930s, a gruesome serial killer in Cleveland, Ohio, dismembered and beheaded over 12 victims, with a suspect being a surgeon who was investigated but never charged.

The article discusses the impact of the 1930s crisis, highlighting the decline of social civility and the harsh realities faced by many, including hunger and homelessness.

Elio Vittorini exemplifies many 20th-century Italian intellectuals who shifted ideologies, showcasing a continuity of anti-bourgeois sentiment rather than a moral conversion, as he moved from fascism to communism during the 1930s.

The article discusses the looming threat of Russia targeting the EU, framing the current geopolitical climate as a struggle between democracy and autocracy reminiscent of the 1930s.

The article recounts the story of Juliet Tuttle, who poisoned dogs in the 1930s and is compared to Cruella de Vil.

The article highlights the remarkable career of journalist Irene Polo from 1930 to 1936 as chronicled in 'La fascinació del periodisme' by Gloria Santa Maria and Pilar Tur.

The article explores the journey of Luisa García Solano, crowned Miss Toledo in 1936 during Spain's beauty contest boom, tracing her path from a carnival event to the Basque prisons amidst the social upheaval of the 1930s.

The construction of Motorway D1, which began in the 1930s and faced numerous interruptions, has finally been completed after 58 years.

The article reflects on a favorite anecdote of Brigitte Bardot involving a fortune-teller who predicted her global fame shortly after her birth in 1930s Paris.

Carlos Hernández emphasizes the importance of actively fighting against the far-right, drawing lessons from the 1930s.