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Open Culture
2 weeks ago
Writing

Hannah Arendt Explains the Rise of Totalitarian Regimes-and the Strategies Needed to Combat Them

Adolf Eichmann's demeanor during his execution led to the concept of the 'banality of evil' and challenged the perception of him as a mastermind. [ more ]
time.com
3 weeks ago
Writing

The Problem With TV's New Holocaust Obsession

The Tattooist of Auschwitz portrays a love story within familiar Holocaust imagery influenced by pop culture. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago
Berlin

The Bauhaus Nazis: the collaborators and worse among the design icons

Otti Berger, a Bauhaus student, was arrested in 1944, sent to Auschwitz, and likely perished in the Holocaust, showcasing the tragic impact of Nazi regime on artistic talents. [ more ]
time.com
1 month ago
Writing

The Story Behind Peacock's The Tattooist of Auschwitz

The limited series 'The Tattooist of Auschwitz,' inspired by Heather Morris's novel, portrays the real love story of Auschwitz survivors amid questions about its accuracy. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
1 month ago
Writing

Shaving my head became so poignant': Jonah Hauer-King on The Tattooist of Auschwitz

Meeting Jonah Hauer-King, Disney prince turned serious actor doing harrowing work in 'The Tattooist of Auschwitz'. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
1 month ago
Germany news

My family's past, and Germany's, weighs heavily upon me. And it's why I feel so strongly about Gaza | Eva Ladipo

The author reflects on their family's history tied to Nazi Germany, emphasizing the importance of not forgetting crucial lessons from history amidst current debates and discussions. [ more ]
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Dabearsblog
5 months ago
Chicago Bears

Favored at Home Again: The Penultimate Game Preview of the 2023 Season

Jeff Hughes | December 29th, 2023
I got nothing.
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How many times can I write the same thing about Justin Fields?
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How many times can I write the same thing about Matt Eberflus?
www.nytimes.com
6 months ago
Right-wing politics

Opinion | Hamas and the Memory of the Holocaust

The Holocaust played a significant cultural role in the self-understanding of the liberal West in the 1990s.
Arguments about the memory and meaning of the Holocaust were central to politics and culture during this time. [ more ]
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english.elpais.com
5 months ago
Germany news

In Germany, the weight of historical guilt silences protests for Gaza victims

Germany's history and guilt over the Holocaust are influencing its response to the Gaza war, with criticism of Israel disappearing from public discourse.
Pro-Palestinian protests in Germany have faced restrictions, with concerns about calls in favor of Hamas. [ more ]
www.france24.com
6 months ago
Germany news

Germany's historical guilt haunts opponents of Israeli war in Gaza

Germany's defense of Israel and bans on expressions of Palestinian solidarity are criticized for stifling freedom of expression.
Deborah Feldman, a Jewish author who escaped an ultra-Orthodox community, criticized Germany's special relationship with Israel and its implications for German Jews and Muslims.
Germany's post-war atonement for the Holocaust has shaped its staunch defense of Israel and restrictions on criticizing the Israeli government. [ more ]
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New York Post
5 months ago
New York City

Family celebrates Hanukkah with 'miracle' menorah from late dad who found it years after losing it in the Holocaust

Long Islander Eva Kirshenblatt found her late father's menorah at a flea market 50 years after it was lost in the Holocaust.
She plans to honor her father's legacy by lighting the menorah for the first time in a decade. [ more ]
www.aljazeera.com
5 months ago
Germany politics

As war in Gaza rages, what's behind Germany's support of Israel?

Germany is backing Israel as part of its effort to make amends for its Nazi past.
The German Chancellor emphasized that Israel is a democracy and defended its legitimacy. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
6 months ago
Books

Held by Anne Michaels review still master of her universe

Fugitive Pieces is a highly acclaimed novel by Canadian author Anne Michaels that explores the long shadow of the Holocaust through the intertwined stories of two survivors.
Michaels's writing in Fugitive Pieces is praised for its brilliant language, dreamlike quality, and seamless transitions between the intimate and the epic.
Michaels's new novel, Held, continues to explore themes of history, memory, trauma, and love, while introducing a larger cast of characters and spanning different time periods. [ more ]
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