The French-style estate that holds the history of a Nazi leader
A French-style estate in Argentina once occupied by Nazi Johannes Bernhardt has been transformed into a modern leisure and hospitality complex.
NS History: Grünwald Confronts the Truth
Denise Holzer expresses gratitude to historian Susanne Meinl during an event in Grünwald where a comprehensive work on the town's history during the Nazi era is presented.
New book focuses on a grim historical chapter but fails its enlightenment project
A new book about the Steinhof facility fails to convincingly achieve its aim of enlightening readers about its dark history during the Nazi regime.
The text vibrates with significance but makes no sense
The reviewer casts doubt on the author's claim that his book about the Steinhof facility serves as an educational piece.
Skiing in the Bernese Oberland: Skiing Beautifully
The article discusses the historical significance of the Eiger mountain, focusing on its first ascent by a German-Austrian expedition in 1938 during the Nazi propaganda era.
Look at Nazi Rule: The Manning of the Machines of Violence
The article explores the historical context of collaboration in Nazi rule and colonial systems, focusing on the involvement of local officials in the persecution of Jews.
Nazis, horses, and Aphrodite. The count who lived in Argentina, was a protagonist of international jet set, and had the most expensive marble statue
The article discusses Federico Augusto Zichy Thyssen, a European aristocrat who lived in Argentina and is noted for his connections to the international jet set and a significant historical background involving the financing of Hitler's rise to power.
The Kremlin is dismantling the awarded Gulag History Museum. Meanwhile, the FSB can open prisons that evoke it
The Kremlin has permanently shut down the Gulag History Museum, previously honored as Europe's best museum, and replaced it with a propaganda exhibit about the 'genocide of the Soviet people' by Nazi forces.
Literature: 'I can say: he shot'
Judith Hermann's new autobiographical essay explores her family's silence regarding her grandfather's involvement with the Nazi Party and the Waffen-SS, reflecting on themes of memory and history.
Grave with swastika draws attention in cemetery where Cora Coralina is buried and is the subject of research in Goiás
A grave featuring a swastika in a cemetery in Goiás, Brazil, has sparked interest due to its historical implications and ongoing research.
Paris under Nazi Occupation: Who Took These Photos?
A collection of nearly 400 historical photographs depicting occupied Paris has been discovered, leading to the identification of the photographer who remained unknown for over 80 years.
Paris Under Nazi Occupation: Who Took These Photos?
The article discusses the discovery of nearly 400 photographs of occupied Paris, taken by an unknown photographer who paid for his bravery with his life, as investigated by Philippe Broussard.
This Day in History: Death Sentences Carried Out on the First Three Members of the 'White Rose' in Germany
On February 18, 1943, Hans and Sophie Scholl, students of the University of Munich, were arrested for distributing anti-Nazi leaflets and later executed.
If Day: When Canada staged a Nazi occupation to sell the war
The article discusses the historical event known as 'If Day,' when Canada staged a mock German invasion during World War II to boost morale and support for the war effort.
The Moscow Gulag Museum will be transformed into a museum dedicated to Nazi crimes
The Moscow Gulag Museum will be repurposed to focus on Nazi crimes during World War II, commemorating victims of genocides committed by both Nazi Germany and the Soviet regime.
The Gulag Museum in Moscow replaced by an exhibition on 'Nazi crimes'
The Moscow Gulag Museum will be permanently closed and replaced with a new exhibition focusing on Nazi crimes during World War II, as announced by the city's mayor.
Russia transforms the Gulag History Museum into a museum for the atrocities committed by the Nazis
Russia is converting the Gulag History Museum into a memorial dedicated to the Nazi crimes committed in the Soviet Union during World War II.
Charis Doukas: Athens Must Finally Acquire a National Resistance Museum
Athens' Mayor Charis Doukas emphasizes the need for a National Resistance Museum to honor the historical significance of Greece’s resistance against Nazi occupation, particularly following the recent revelation of shocking visual documents of Nazi executions in Kaisariani.
Gulag Museum in Moscow to be transformed into museum dedicated to Nazi crimes
The Gulag History Museum in Moscow will be renovated to focus on the victims of Soviet genocide and the various stages of Nazi war crimes.
‘Soviet Genocide’ Museum to Replace Shuttered Gulag History Museum in Moscow
A new Museum of Memory dedicated to the genocide of the Soviet people and Nazi war crimes will take the place of the Gulag History Museum in Moscow.
Diary of the Olympics 2026: The Federal President and the 'Historically Problematic' Games
German Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier voices opposition to potentially hosting the 2036 Olympic Games in Germany, reflecting on the historical implications of the 1936 Nazi Games.
Must a Hitler Youth bear the burden of their parents' guilt?
The drama 'Amrum' is set on a mythical German island during the last days of World War II, where a young boy struggles between his love for his mother and the burden of Nazism.
The Philharmonic in Collusion with an Evil Regime
The article explores how the Berlin Philharmonic became a significant tool of Nazi propaganda between 1933 and 1945.
Culture of Remembrance: "It is moving that my Jewish body feels safe here"
A gathering of women at the Dachau concentration camp memorial reflects on safety and remembrance related to Jewish identity and Nazi history.
Kaisariani: Who is the Belgian collector of the photographs
A Belgian collector is set to meet with Greek experts to discuss the authenticity of photographs related to a Nazi execution during World War II in Kaisariani, Greece.
Photographs of Kaisariani: Documents Inextricably Linked to the Collective Memory of the Greek People
A collection of photographs documenting the execution of 200 communist political prisoners by Nazi forces in Kaisariani on May 1, 1944, has been declared a cultural monument in Greece.
This Day in History: Goebbels Addresses with 'Total War' Speech
On February 18, 1943, Joseph Goebbels delivered a significant speech supporting total war during a crowded event in Berlin, emphasizing the need for total commitment to the war effort.
German Mittelstand: Pillars of the System
A researcher explores how a typical German medium-sized enterprise became complicit during the Nazi era, drawing from her family's history.
"We cannot rewrite history": the Olympic committee defends the sale of t-shirts from the Nazi regime's Berlin Games in 1936
The International Olympic Committee has defended its decision to sell t-shirts commemorating the 1936 Berlin Olympic Games, stating it aims to protect copyright and avoid misuse.
Read it and get swept away. But expect your head to explode
A new book explores the complex musical life in Denmark during the Nazi occupation, revealing surprising stories of individuals involved.
KKE on Photos from the Execution in Kaisariani: They Should Be Returned to Where They Belong
The KKE emphasizes that historical photos of communist leaders executed by Nazi occupiers in Kaisariani in 1944 must be preserved as invaluable historical documents and should not be treated as commodities.
Series 'Original from Vienna', Episode 27: The Paper Man
Matthias Sindelar, captain of the Austrian national football team, made headlines during a politically charged match against Germany shortly after Austria's annexation by Nazi Germany, symbolizing both resistance and complicity.
Converts to Judaism: Jewish Aryans
The article discusses the historical experiences of converts to Judaism in Germany after 1933, highlighting the stories of notable figures like Paula Winkler and Nahida Remy.
Who was Ludolf von Alvensleben? 'Polakożerca'
The article explores the history of Ludolf von Alvensleben, a former SS officer who hid in post-war Germany under a false identity.
He was a convinced Nazi: the designer who saved his textile factory by making uniforms for the SS
The article discusses Hugo Ferdinand Boss, a fashion entrepreneur with a controversial history, who played a role in manufacturing Nazi uniforms before establishing his fashion brand.
"Sickle Cut" Plan: The Legend of Hitler's Generals
The article explores the 'Sickle Cut' plan developed by the Nazis during World War II, which led to the rapid defeat of Allied forces in 1940.
NS Art: The Return of Nazi Art
The article discusses the normalization of Nazi art in contemporary Germany, highlighting a gallery experience that raises questions about the acceptance of this art form.
Contemporary History: Lecture on Jewish Families in the Freising District
A lecture discussing the experiences and persecution of Jewish families in the Freising District during the Nazi era is scheduled to take place on February 12, presented by political scientist Guido Hoyer.
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.
Historian: Putin Is Repeating Nazi Atrocities in Ukraine Like During the Siege of Leningrad
The article discusses the ongoing war in Ukraine by drawing parallels between current Russian aggression and Nazi atrocities during the Leningrad siege.
Léon Degrelle: the young man who wanted to serve God and ended up serving the Third Reich
The article explores the life of Léon Degrelle, a Belgian politician whose transition from aspiring servant of God to a notable collaborator of the Nazi regime illustrates the complexities of figures often overshadowed by more notorious leaders.
The Girl Who Lived and Died with the World's Greatest Criminal
The article explores the life of Eva Braun, detailing her upbringing in Munich, her family background, and her eventual role as the companion of Adolf Hitler.
Czechs took revenge on innocent people during the expulsion. However, peaceful coexistence with the Germans was not possible after the war, says director Tomáš Mašín
The article discusses the historical drama 'Gerta Schnirch', which explores the impact of Nazi ideology on a Czech-German family during World War II and the aftermath of the conflict, highlighting themes of identity and revenge.
Lufthansa History: "A Company of National Socialism"
German airline Lufthansa is reassessing its past, acknowledging early mistakes related to its connections with the Nazi regime.
Lufthansa acknowledges for the first time that it was "clearly" part of the Nazi system
Lufthansa has officially recognized its involvement in the Nazi regime, admitting to the use of over 10,000 forced laborers during that period and commissioning a scientific study to explore its historical role.
History of the Corporation: The Role of Lufthansa in the Third Reich
Lufthansa's CEO Spohr acknowledges the company's insufficient engagement with its Nazi past, prompting a scientific investigation to address this gap, noting that the current Lufthansa is not the legal successor to the original Deutsche Luft Hansa AG established in 1926, which dissolved with the Nazi regime in 1945.
Through the Jandía Peninsula, the hidden treasure of Fuerteventura
The southern part of the Canary Island remains wild and untouched by mass tourism, featuring endless beaches, lagoons that appear and disappear, and a mysterious Nazi-past village among its attractions.
Historian on Culture in the Nazi Era: 'Cultural Politics Were Linked to Racial Ideology'
A Hamburg exhibition explores the role of cultural institutions and administration during the Nazi regime, an often overlooked aspect of history.
In the hands of a collector linked to Nazism, after housed in a museum and now in Galicia, its true owner
The Marès Museum in Barcelona is returning two Romanesque sculptures stolen from a Galician monastery after a historian's investigative work.
The Battle of Stalingrad: The Beginning of the End for Nazi Germany
The Battle of Stalingrad, concluding on February 2, 1943, marked a pivotal shift in World War II, leading to the defeat of German forces and changing the balance of power in Europe.