Schaumburg-Lippe in the Weimar Era: The Small Stronghold of Democracy
The article discusses the historical significance of Schaumburg-Lippe during the Weimar Republic, highlighting its exemplary democratic practices compared to the larger political crises in Germany.
TODAY IN HISTORY ⟩ Hitler declared the Third Reich
In 1933, Adolf Hitler declared Germany the Third Reich, a concept indicative of Nazi ideology and the country's return to former glory after the Weimar Republic.
Directed Slovakia
The article discusses the concept of 'gleichschaltung' in the context of Nazi Germany's centralization efforts during the Weimar Republic.
"In the Intermediate Kingdom": Can a Second Weimar be Prevented?
Historian Ute Daniel argues that the Weimar Republic's collapse can be attributed primarily to the military, offering insights and recommendations for contemporary Germany.
One Hundred Years Ago, the Epic Film Metropolis Disappointed Audiences, Today it Terrifyingly Reminds Us of the Threats of Artificial Intelligence
The article reflects on the historical premiere of Fritz Lang's silent film Metropolis, which, although disappointing to audiences in 1927, eerily resonates with contemporary concerns about artificial intelligence.
The Weimar Republic Shaped the 20th Century. Can Today’s Leaders Avoid Its Fate?
This article explores the lessons from the Weimar Republic and discusses whether modern leaders can prevent similar societal and political crises.
A hundred years ago, Lang's blockbuster disappointed audiences; today it chillingly reminds us of the threats of artificial intelligence
The article reflects on the premiere of Fritz Lang's silent film 'Metropolis' which, despite disappointing audiences in 1927, resonates today due to its themes related to artificial intelligence.
"Who wears brown shirts today may wear blue or purple tomorrow"
Carl von Ossietzky's texts from the Weimar Republic highlight concerns about today's political complacency and the cyclical nature of democratic failures.
Adenauer before Hitler – When the 'Old Man of Rhöndorf' was younger
The article explores the lesser-known early life of Konrad Adenauer, the first Chancellor of West Germany, focusing on his role as Mayor during the Weimar Republic and his life before becoming a prominent political figure after World War II.
Weimar Republic 1926: What Caused Governments to Fall a Hundred Years Ago
In 1926, two German governments fell due to a vote of no confidence, one related to the national flag and the other regarding a military cooperation with Moscow, raising concerns about parallels to current political instability.
Biography of Ernst Toller: A Poet for the Oppressed
The article explores the life and work of Ernst Toller, a prominent playwright of the Weimar Republic who emigrated during the rise of Hitler, reflecting on the complexities of individual existence and the historical context shaping his narrative.