George the "Rebel", Yiannis the "Teacher", and Alfred the anti-Nazi German: A Christmas Story from 1943
The article recounts the story of two Pontic Greeks, George Symeonidis and Yiannis Pantelidis, who fought against the German occupation and were killed during an ELAS operation during Christmas 1943.
The Name of France's Next Aircraft Carrier
France's upcoming nuclear-powered aircraft carrier will be named 'France libre' to honor the resistance against Nazi occupation, according to President Emmanuel Macron.
Director Xavier Giannoli explores the darkness and shadows of Nazi occupation
Xavier Giannoli's film 'Les Rayons et les Ombres' portrays the moral complexities of collaboration during Nazi occupation, starring Jean Dujardin.
This Day in History: Latvian Elite Demand Restoration of Latvia's Independence During German Occupation
A memorandum demanding the restoration of Latvia's independence was drafted by notable Latvians during the Nazi occupation, sparking strong reactions from the occupying authorities.
One solution could have saved a life: An exhibition about Jewish saviors opened in Kaunas
A new permanent exhibition in Kaunas highlights the local efforts to rescue Jews during the Nazi occupation, showcasing the diverse profiles of saviors.
Already there were shooting pits at the edge of Rumbula. Teacher Ella Medalje's miraculous survival in the Holocaust
Ella Medalje's story recounts her survival during the Holocaust, highlighting the tragic events surrounding her family and her experiences under Nazi occupation in Latvia.
Kostis Palamas: His Death and His 'Self-Portrait'
Kostis Palamas, an iconic figure in Greek literature, passed away on February 27, 1943, and his funeral became a significant anti-occupation protest against the Nazi regime in Athens.
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.
Kaisariani: The Guardian's tribute to the 200 executed
The Guardian highlights the tragic story of 200 Greeks executed in Kaisariani during World War II, honoring their memory and impact.
Like a lightning strike to the head. Ella Medalja's escape from the Rumbula pit in the book 'The Right to Live'
The book 'The Right to Live' presents the memoirs of Latvian-Jewish survivor Ella Medalja, detailing her harrowing escape from the Rumbula massacre during the Nazi occupation.
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.
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 Greeceโs resistance against Nazi occupation, particularly following the recent revelation of shocking visual documents of Nazi executions in Kaisariani.
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.
How the collection of 163 photographs by the Germans during the Occupation was created, which the Greek state wants to buy
The Greek Ministry of Culture aims to acquire an entire collection of 163 historical photographs depicting last moments before the execution of prisoners during World War II, following the declaration of its historical significance.
Kaisariani: What the law says about the return of photographs โ What the Ministry of Culture will do
On May 1, 1944, during a dark period of occupation, 200 resistance fighters were executed in Kaisariani as a retaliation by Nazi forces.
Dendias: The photographs of those executed in Kaisariani are a monument of national dignity
Greek Defense Minister Nikos Dendias emphasized the importance of photographs of executed individuals in Kaisariani, which symbolize national dignity and the tragic past experienced by the Greek people during Nazi occupation.
Kaisariani: The Central Council of Modern Monuments decides the fate of the photographs
The Greek Ministry of Culture is moving towards acquiring photographic evidence of the execution of 200 patriots in Kaisariani, following a government spokesperson's announcement.
Kaisariani: The first identifications of the 200 โ The man who looks us in the eyes, the young man with the faint smile
Newly released photographs purportedly capturing the execution of 200 resistance fighters during the Nazi occupation in Greece have sparked public interest and recent identifications of some victims.
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.
Kaisariani: The Bloody May Day of '44 โ Nazi Retaliation, the 200 Executed, and the Sacrifice of Napoleon Soukatzidis
The article discusses the Nazi retaliation in Kaisariani, Greece in 1944, leading to the execution of 200 individuals including resistance fighters, amidst the broader context of German occupation.
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.
Even the ABBA Star Had to Flee
The article discusses the complex relations between soldiers and civilian women during military occupations, with a focus on the brutal experiences in Norway and Denmark during the Nazi invasion.
The Czech has no business in this space, echoed through the ฤernรญn Palace eighty-five years ago
The article discusses the complex history of the Protectorate of Bohemia and Moravia, marked by resistance movements and governmental suppression following Nazi occupation in 1939.