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🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Sudetenland: He Keeps the Memory of the Expelled Germans Alive

The article discusses the remnants of the village of Königsmühle in the Erzgebirge region, which was abandoned in 1946 when its residents were expelled after World War II.

Feb 27 • 10:32 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Lithuanian court imposes hefty fine on a woman who denied Soviet crimes

A Lithuanian court has fined pro-Russian activist Erika Švenčionienė €3,750 for denying the crimes committed by the Soviet Union.

Feb 27 • 08:43 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

The Memory of the Employers' Lockout of the Clubs in 1948: Similarities and Differences with the AFA Strike of Chiqui Tapia

The article examines the historical context and parallels between the 1948 employers' lockout in Argentine football and the current strike led by the clubs of the Liga Profesional.

Feb 25 • 09:00 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Dishes from Memory: The Roots of Freekeh Soup, Shakshouka, and Deziriyat in Algerian Cuisine

The article explores the historical and cultural significance of traditional Algerian dishes like freekeh soup, shakshouka, and deziriyat, highlighting their deep-rooted connections to agriculture and societal changes.

Feb 24 • 16:41 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

"Belarusian Thoughts". On Collective Guilt of Belarusians, Pain, and Common Boat in Riga

The article reflects on Belarusians' collective guilt related to the war, emphasizing shared pain and experiences during historical and current conflicts.

Feb 24 • 10:00 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Why do Syrians see their forgotten history in the caves of Mount Qasioun?

Mount Qasioun in Damascus is a significant natural landmark that holds deep historical and cultural importance for Syrians, serving as a reminder of their collective memory.

Feb 24 • 08:11 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Small and big wars of Memory

The article discusses the complex relationship between history and memory in Greece, highlighting how historical narratives often serve contemporary divides rather than enlightening the public.

Feb 24 • 04:49 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Readers' Letters: Degradation, Serious Facts, Green Hydrogen

Argentine readers express their concerns over political unrest, historical memories of violence, and future energy solutions.

Feb 23 • 16:52 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Kaisariani: 'Their heroism was mythical'

Historical photographs capturing the last moments of 200 communists executed by Germans on May 1, 1944, have garnered international attention and deep emotion worldwide.

Feb 22 • 11:06 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

News from Judith Hermann: The SS Grandfather and the Missing Question

Judith Hermann's new book explores her grandfather's ties to the Waffen-SS and the struggles of processing Germany's historical memory.

Feb 22 • 07:28 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

When the Dead Continue to Make Politics

The article discusses how the memories of the dead have become integral to political discourse, especially in Argentina, reshaping the relationship between death and public life.

Feb 21 • 03:08 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Why is Maqluba Associated with Resistance? And How Did Muftul and Kunafa Become Part of Palestinian Memory?

The article explores the cultural significance of Maqluba and other Palestinian dishes, relating them to historical resistance and collective memory.

Feb 20 • 15:04 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Acca Larentia, Roman Salutes at the Commemoration: Judge Acquits 29 People

A judge has acquitted 29 members of CasaPound who were under investigation for their participation in a controversial ceremony honoring Acca Larentia.

Feb 20 • 11:35 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

ERC, Junts, Bildu, PNV and other government partners demand the removal of Manuel Fraga's bust from the Senate and PP replies: 'We are very proud of his legacy'

Political clash in the Senate regarding historical memory as several parties request the removal of Manuel Fraga's bust, while the PP defends his legacy.

Feb 20 • 10:46 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The MNAC confronts the republican and franquist narratives of art protection during the Civil War

The MNAC's new exhibition examines the contrasting narratives of art protection during the Spanish Civil War, showcasing 135 unclaimed pieces that highlight the complexities of historical memory.

Feb 19 • 19:04 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

AlUla: The Story of a Saudi City that Shaped Rock to Carve the Memory of Heritage

AlUla is a Saudi city known for its historical significance and impressive rock formations, showcasing human ingenuity and its role as a center of ancient civilizations.

Feb 18 • 06:24 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Tasoulas on the photos of Kaisariani: Securing them is a decisive contribution to historical memory

President Konstantinos Tasoulas emphasizes that securing the photographs of Kaisariani will significantly contribute to preserving historical memory.

Feb 17 • 17:43 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Tassoulas on the photos of Kaisariani: 'A decisive contribution to historical memory'

Greek President Konstantinos An. Tassoulas expressed support for the initiative to secure historical photos related to the executions of fighters in Kaisariani during the Occupation.

Feb 17 • 16:40 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

Bollywood Revives Conspiracy Theories About the Taj Mahal: The Romantic Monument Becomes Part of the Struggle for More Indian History

A new Bollywood film has brought conspiracy theories surrounding the Taj Mahal's origin and significance into mainstream cultural discussions, amplifying debates about India’s historical identity.

Feb 16 • 18:08 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Kaisariani: The story behind the photos - 'Be proud of your son'

Photographic documents from the execution of 200 communists by German occupiers in Kaisariani on May Day 1944 have sparked significant historical interest.

Feb 16 • 14:07 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

German Culture of Remembrance: A New School of Remembrance

The article discusses the significance of German history in shaping current national policies, especially under Chancellor Friedrich Merz's leadership.

Feb 16 • 07:05 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

SYRIZA: We condemn the vandalism of the monument for the 200 executed in Kaisariani

The Greek political party SYRIZA condemns the vandalism of a monument commemorating 200 Greeks executed by the German Nazis in Kaisariani.

Feb 16 • 06:12 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

5 in the morning: The historical documents of Kaisariani – The new storm 'Express' – Akylas and 'Ferto' at Eurovision

Historical photographs depicting the execution of 200 Greek resistance fighters in Kaisariani in 1944 have surfaced, prompting calls for state intervention and a renewed debate on the protection of historical memory.

Feb 16 • 02:05 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Greece must demand the return of what is hers, not buy it

A recent eBay auction features photographs of Greek resistance fighters executed by Nazi forces, prompting a call for Greece to reclaim its cultural heritage instead of purchasing it.

Feb 15 • 20:16 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Kesariani: The monument of the executed was vandalized just hours after the release of documents

Unknown individuals vandalized the monument to 200 executed individuals in Kesariani shortly after historical photos were published, according to the municipality of Kesariani.

Feb 15 • 18:34 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Defacement of Norma Cossetto: Two Monuments Vandalized, One with an Animal Heart

Recent vandalism acts have struck monuments commemorating Norma Cossetto, a victim of the foibe massacre, in Italy, highlighting ongoing political tensions surrounding historical narratives.

Feb 14 • 13:01 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The maze that complicates the delivery of the remains of guerrilla priest Camilo Torres

The burial ceremony for Camilo Torres, a Colombian priest who died in combat in 1966, faces delays due to bureaucratic obstacles involving legal, search, and university institutions.

Feb 14 • 04:30 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

The Holocaust, History, and the Discovery of Shame: An Interview with Historian Carlo Ginzburg

The article features an interview with historian Carlo Ginzburg discussing the Holocaust, historical narratives, and the significance of memory.

Feb 13 • 20:48 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Gwangju City Hails Court Ruling to Ban Publication of 'Chun Doo-hwan's Memoir' as 'Preserving the Honor of the May Spirits'

Gwangju City welcomed the Supreme Court's ruling to ban the publication and distribution of Chun Doo-hwan's memoir, emphasizing its importance in upholding historical truth and the honor of the victims of the Gwangju Uprising.

Feb 12 • 07:37 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Nabu Museum: A Cultural Memory That Could Rescue What Politics Failed in Lebanon

The Nabu Museum in northern Lebanon serves as a cultural space, addressing the nation’s historical memory amidst political challenges.

Feb 11 • 11:11 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

AI, the future, and the challenge of the curious

This article discusses the conflict between major news outlets and the Internet Archive over content usage by AI companies, highlighting concerns about the future of AI regulation in Europe.

Feb 11 • 09:00 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

Scandalous words of the director of the Ukrainian IPN. "In Poland, it must provoke outrage"

The director of the Ukrainian Institute of National Remembrance, Oleksandr Alfiyev, criticized Poland's focus on the Volhynia massacre during a recent visit in the context of Ukrainian-Polish relations.

Feb 11 • 06:25 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Parliament remembers the foibe. 'For years, a guilty silence'

The Italian Parliament commemorated the victims of the foibe massacres, emphasizing the importance of breaking the silence that has surrounded this tragedy for decades.

Feb 11 • 04:00 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Here are the books to understand the drama of the exodus

The article discusses recommended books that explore the often-ignored tragedy of the Istrian and Dalmatian exiles, particularly the political pressures that led to this history being buried.

Feb 11 • 04:00 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Editors, collectives, and historians: here is the denialist patrol

The article discusses recent episodes of denial and disrespect towards the memory of the victims of the foibe and the Istrian, Fiuman, and Dalmatian exiles in Italy, attributing these actions to a network of associations, publishers, and historians.

Feb 11 • 04:00 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Day of Remembrance in Madrid, memory and civil responsibility at the center of European dialogue

The Day of Remembrance was commemorated in Madrid, emphasizing the importance of historical memory and civil responsibility within Europe.

Feb 10 • 18:47 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

The True Foibe are Oblivion

During the Day of Remembrance ceremony in the Italian Chamber, Toni Concina condemned denialism regarding the foibe, asserting that forgetting is a grave threat to collective memory.

Feb 10 • 11:11 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Day of Remembrance, Meloni: "A painful page, victim for decades of unforgivable oblivion"

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni commemorates the Day of Remembrance, reflecting on the historical pain and the need to preserve collective memory regarding the foibe tragedy and the exodus of Italians from Istria and Dalmatia.

Feb 10 • 08:39 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Carolina testifies before a judge about the execution of her grandfather during Franco's regime: 'My grandmother and mother would be proud'

Carolina Martínez appears in court to testify about her grandfather's execution during Franco's regime, reflecting on her family's history and loss.

Feb 10 • 04:30 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

The commitment of intellectuals to the truth: "Knowing History to Heal the Past"

A meeting in Montecitorio aimed at transforming the neglected tragedy of the Foibe into a shared memory among various nationalities was led by intellectuals discussing their works on 20th-century Julian-Dalmatian history.

Feb 10 • 04:00 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
World

A symbolic number, Spanish and light blue flag: the strong political messages that Bad Bunny's show left behind

Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime show was a powerful cultural intervention, highlighting historical memory, Latin American identity, and the immigration context.

Feb 9 • 17:56 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Foibe? Denialism is a Silent Snake, It Must Be Combated

Senator Roberto Menia of Fratelli d'Italia emphasizes the need to combat denialism regarding the historical events of the foibe as Italy approaches the Day of Remembrance.

Feb 9 • 12:40 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

And as every year, the denialist hatred returns: this is how the memory of those who were killed is scarred

As the Day of Remembrance approaches, debates erupt in Italy about the historical narratives surrounding the victims of the foibe and the exodus of Istrians, Rijeka residents, and Dalmatians, highlighting tensions between different political factions.

Feb 9 • 04:00 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Kristina Norman: Unprocessed Soviet Violence Thrives Now in Ukraine

Artist Kristina Norman explores the lingering effects of unprocessed Soviet violence as she reflects on her father's experiences in the Soviet military, connecting these historical narratives to the current war in Ukraine.

Feb 8 • 07:05 UTC
🇩🇪 taz
National & Local

The Rennelberg in Braunschweig: A Place with Awful Memories

An old prison in Braunschweig, Germany, known for its historical use during the Nazi era, is set to be transformed into residential space.

Feb 7 • 18:54 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
Life & Tech

QUIZ: What was first? Can you handle 32 general knowledge questions without a mistake?

A quiz designed to test historical memory and general knowledge across various fields including literature, science, technology, and culture is introduced, featuring questions about historical figures and inventions.

Feb 5 • 05:30 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Center for Minor Asia Memory in Corinth: A project on hold, a memory under trial

The Cultural Center for Minor Asia Memory in Corinth, a long-awaited project significant for the local Minor Asian community, has been stalled for over a decade, symbolizing historical memory and dignity despite ongoing assurances and studies.

Feb 4 • 08:26 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Life & Tech

Discover eight exhibitions to visit in São Paulo in February

The article presents eight exhibitions in São Paulo for February, highlighting photography, architecture, contemporary art, and historical memory, including a notable LGBTQIA+ exhibition at the Museum of Sexual Diversity.

Feb 4 • 02:00 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
National & Local

The Tears of Hannibal (about the Civil War)

José Carlos Llop's text reflects on the relevance of the Spanish Civil War through the lens of the historical memory law approved in 2006, exploring the emotional aftermath of conflict.

Feb 2 • 10:47 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

A Route through Tlatelolco, Ancestral and Revolutionary Memory in the Center of Mexico City

The article explores the historical significance of the Plaza de las Tres Culturas in Tlatelolco, reflecting on the 1968 student movement and Indigenous ruins along with art displays.

Jan 31 • 04:30 UTC

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