Culture wars: Trump's takeover of arts is straight from the dictator playbookThe Nazi regime used art to promote Aryan ideals and discredit opposing modernist expressions in a bid for cultural control.
Cheap Journalism and Bad History': World War II Historian Roasts Margaret Brennan for Sinking to New Low'Margaret Brennan's historical commentary on free expression is criticized for being both misleading and ignorant, especially regarding the Nazi regime's suppression of speech.
Heinrich HimmlerHeinrich Himmler was a key architect of Nazi terror, transforming the SS into a powerful tool for oppression and genocide.
Adolf HitlerHitler rose to power through promises but initiated WWII with extreme policies, culminating in his suicide after Germany's defeat.
GestapoThe Gestapo used terror and suppression to enforce Nazi ideology, impacting countless lives across Europe.
Rudolf HessHess's attempt to negotiate peace with Britain during WWII was dismissed and led to his isolation within the Nazi regime.
The 5 Themes of Fascist EducationThe Nazis aimed to rewrite history and control societal norms, particularly regarding queer identity, through censorship and educational reforms.
Cheap Journalism and Bad History': World War II Historian Roasts Margaret Brennan for Sinking to New Low'Margaret Brennan's historical commentary on free expression is criticized for being both misleading and ignorant, especially regarding the Nazi regime's suppression of speech.
Heinrich HimmlerHeinrich Himmler was a key architect of Nazi terror, transforming the SS into a powerful tool for oppression and genocide.
Adolf HitlerHitler rose to power through promises but initiated WWII with extreme policies, culminating in his suicide after Germany's defeat.
GestapoThe Gestapo used terror and suppression to enforce Nazi ideology, impacting countless lives across Europe.
Rudolf HessHess's attempt to negotiate peace with Britain during WWII was dismissed and led to his isolation within the Nazi regime.
The 5 Themes of Fascist EducationThe Nazis aimed to rewrite history and control societal norms, particularly regarding queer identity, through censorship and educational reforms.
The SS nursery: Novelist recreates the Nazi maternity wards where babies were raised to swell the ranks of Himmler's orderThe SS under Heinrich Himmler created Lebensborn to promote birth rates among racially 'pure' individuals.
AuschwitzAuschwitz was a multifaceted camp system where approximately 1.5 million people, primarily Jews, were murdered by the Nazis.
Eyewitness Accounts of the HolocaustThe Holocaust resulted in the systematic murder of 6 million Jews by Nazi Germany during and before WWII.
Adolf EichmannEichmann played a central role in the Holocaust, organizing the deportation of Jewish victims to death camps.
Alfred RosenbergAlfred Rosenberg's anti-Semitic theories were pivotal in justifying Nazi persecution during WWII.
Auschwitz was an 'industrial apparatus to kill people' DW 01/27/2025Auschwitz was strategically chosen by the Nazis for its central location and logistical advantages for executing mass murders.
Surviving the Holocaust: 'There is no God' DW 11/08/2024Elisabeth Scheiderbauer's early realization of a world without God starkly contrasts with her harrowing experiences as a child under Nazi persecution.
AuschwitzAuschwitz was a multifaceted camp system where approximately 1.5 million people, primarily Jews, were murdered by the Nazis.
Eyewitness Accounts of the HolocaustThe Holocaust resulted in the systematic murder of 6 million Jews by Nazi Germany during and before WWII.
Adolf EichmannEichmann played a central role in the Holocaust, organizing the deportation of Jewish victims to death camps.
Alfred RosenbergAlfred Rosenberg's anti-Semitic theories were pivotal in justifying Nazi persecution during WWII.
Auschwitz was an 'industrial apparatus to kill people' DW 01/27/2025Auschwitz was strategically chosen by the Nazis for its central location and logistical advantages for executing mass murders.
Surviving the Holocaust: 'There is no God' DW 11/08/2024Elisabeth Scheiderbauer's early realization of a world without God starkly contrasts with her harrowing experiences as a child under Nazi persecution.
Why Did Britain & France Appease Hitler?The policy of appeasement towards Hitler failed, ultimately leading to the outbreak of World War II.
Hitler YouthThe Hitler Youth indoctrinated German youth into Nazi ideology while promoting physical fitness and loyalty, leading many to military roles during WWII.
The 1944 Plot to Assassinate HitlerA group of German generals attempted to assassinate Hitler in 1944 to stop the war and save Germany but failed.
Hitler's Occupation of CzechoslovakiaThe Munich Agreement enabled Hitler's expansionist ambitions, leading to the dominance of Nazi Germany in Europe.
Erwin RommelRommel was a famed German field marshal known for his victories in North Africa and his tragic end due to confrontation with Nazi leadership.
The Real Story Behind Apple TV+'s 'Blitz,' a New Steve McQueen Movie About Britain's Everyday World War II HeroesThe Blitz was designed to weaken British resolve by instilling fear through relentless aerial bombings.
Why Did Britain & France Appease Hitler?The policy of appeasement towards Hitler failed, ultimately leading to the outbreak of World War II.
Hitler YouthThe Hitler Youth indoctrinated German youth into Nazi ideology while promoting physical fitness and loyalty, leading many to military roles during WWII.
The 1944 Plot to Assassinate HitlerA group of German generals attempted to assassinate Hitler in 1944 to stop the war and save Germany but failed.
Hitler's Occupation of CzechoslovakiaThe Munich Agreement enabled Hitler's expansionist ambitions, leading to the dominance of Nazi Germany in Europe.
Erwin RommelRommel was a famed German field marshal known for his victories in North Africa and his tragic end due to confrontation with Nazi leadership.
The Real Story Behind Apple TV+'s 'Blitz,' a New Steve McQueen Movie About Britain's Everyday World War II HeroesThe Blitz was designed to weaken British resolve by instilling fear through relentless aerial bombings.
Lessons of a Weimar Anti-Fascist in PalestineThe author's father survived a violent attack by Nazis and later escaped Germany, highlighting personal and historical experiences during the rise of fascism.
Stephan Malinowski's tome The Hohenzollerns and the Nazis is a timely study of politics, money and powerKristallnacht marked a significant and violent escalation of anti-Jewish sentiment in Nazi Germany.Wilhelm II's condemnation highlighted hypocrisy given his past support for nationalist ideologies.
Lessons of a Weimar Anti-Fascist in PalestineThe author's father survived a violent attack by Nazis and later escaped Germany, highlighting personal and historical experiences during the rise of fascism.
Stephan Malinowski's tome The Hohenzollerns and the Nazis is a timely study of politics, money and powerKristallnacht marked a significant and violent escalation of anti-Jewish sentiment in Nazi Germany.Wilhelm II's condemnation highlighted hypocrisy given his past support for nationalist ideologies.
BMW trolled after announcing it's 'no longer posting' on X: 'Becoming More Woke'BMW UK's decision to stop posting on X sparked backlash, referencing the brand's controversial historical ties.
Did Elon Musk really wear a MAGA hat with a Nazi font to Trump's MSG rally?Musk's hat evokes complex historical ties of blackletter, particularly its associations with nationalism and its controversial past in Nazi Germany.
BMW trolled after announcing it's 'no longer posting' on X: 'Becoming More Woke'BMW UK's decision to stop posting on X sparked backlash, referencing the brand's controversial historical ties.
Did Elon Musk really wear a MAGA hat with a Nazi font to Trump's MSG rally?Musk's hat evokes complex historical ties of blackletter, particularly its associations with nationalism and its controversial past in Nazi Germany.
Discovered' diaries of British socialite Unity Mitford reveal Hitler relationshipNewly discovered diaries reveal Unity Mitford, a British socialite, had an intense, personal relationship with Adolf Hitler and shared his antisemitic views.
Call for censorship culture' to end as Unity Mitford's German diary is revealedUnity Mitford's recently published diaries reveal her close ties with Hitler and her significant antisemitic beliefs.
Discovered' diaries of British socialite Unity Mitford reveal Hitler relationshipNewly discovered diaries reveal Unity Mitford, a British socialite, had an intense, personal relationship with Adolf Hitler and shared his antisemitic views.
Call for censorship culture' to end as Unity Mitford's German diary is revealedUnity Mitford's recently published diaries reveal her close ties with Hitler and her significant antisemitic beliefs.
Albert Schweitzer and his controversial legacy DW 01/14/2025Albert Schweitzer, revered for his humanitarian achievements, was also a product of his era, characterized by paternalism and colonial attitudes toward Africa.
Phoney WarThe Phoney War was a period of inaction by Britain and France following their declarations of war on Germany after the invasion of Poland.
Germany: Inveterate Holocaust denier Haverbeck dies at 96 DW 11/21/2024Haverbeck's death highlights ongoing tensions between free speech and historical truth in Germany.
Kunstmuseum Basel settles on Pissarro painting with Jewish collector's heirsThe Kunstmuseum Basel settled with Richard Semmel's heirs for a Pissarro painting sold under duress after fleeing Nazi Germany.
A Slevogt triptych, restituted to the heirs of a Nazi-persecuted collector, is to be auctioned in MunichThe triptych by Max Slevogt, restituted to Eduard Fuchs's heirs, will be auctioned with proceeds acknowledging historical injustices against Jewish collectors.
Kunstmuseum Basel settles on Pissarro painting with Jewish collector's heirsThe Kunstmuseum Basel settled with Richard Semmel's heirs for a Pissarro painting sold under duress after fleeing Nazi Germany.
A Slevogt triptych, restituted to the heirs of a Nazi-persecuted collector, is to be auctioned in MunichThe triptych by Max Slevogt, restituted to Eduard Fuchs's heirs, will be auctioned with proceeds acknowledging historical injustices against Jewish collectors.
Art prize honours Holocaust survivor who kept his David Hockneys under the bedWilfred Cass turned his experiences as a Jewish refugee into a legacy of supporting the arts and commissioning public sculptures.The Cass family continues to honor Wilfred's passion for art by establishing a prize to recognize and promote emerging artistic talent.
The Inner Lives of the NazisUnderstanding the personalities of Hitler and his followers reveals critical insights into the mechanics of totalitarian regimes and their appeal.
'After Hitler': Changing German views of Nazism DW 09/26/2024The article discusses the generational divide in Germany regarding Nazi sympathies and the continuing influence of Hitler's legacy.
The Inner Lives of the NazisUnderstanding the personalities of Hitler and his followers reveals critical insights into the mechanics of totalitarian regimes and their appeal.
'After Hitler': Changing German views of Nazism DW 09/26/2024The article discusses the generational divide in Germany regarding Nazi sympathies and the continuing influence of Hitler's legacy.
The women from all walks of life who rebelled against the NazisSophie Scholl symbolizes the bravery of women in resisting Nazi Germany, highlighting their often-overlooked contributions against fascism.
Cranach portrait will be sold in accord between Pennsylvania museum and Jewish heirsThe Allentown Art Museum settles with the heirs of a Jewish owner to auction a portrait linked to the Nazi era.
Film suggests Nazis' lead propagandist had role in 1939 massacreLeni Riefenstahl's role in Nazi propaganda is called into question, suggesting possible complicity in wartime atrocities.The documentary uncovers evidence that Riefenstahl may have urged the removal of Jews, indirectly contributing to their deaths.
London's Public Art: South of the River by Bernard SchottlanderBernard Schottlander's legacy endures with his notable sculpture 'South of the River' still standing in London on the centenary of his birth.
Walter Arlen, Holocaust Refugee and Belated Composer, Is Dead at 103Walter Arlen, a Holocaust survivor, musical prodigy, and late-in-life composer, passed away at 103 in California, leaving a legacy of remembrance through his music.
French far right splits with Germany's AfD in EU parliamentRassemblement National (RN) distancing from AfD due to SS comments, aiming to maintain image for upcoming elections.
Biden administration condemns Trump repost of 'reich' video DW 05/21/2024Donald Trump criticized for reposting Nazi-era language on Truth Social account.
Donald Trump shares video on Truth Social with unified reich' referenceSharing a video referencing a 'unified reich' on Truth Social sparked controversy and criticism from media outlets and opponents.
Biden administration condemns Trump repost of 'reich' video DW 05/21/2024Donald Trump criticized for reposting Nazi-era language on Truth Social account.
Donald Trump shares video on Truth Social with unified reich' referenceSharing a video referencing a 'unified reich' on Truth Social sparked controversy and criticism from media outlets and opponents.
Germany: Berlin offers up Goebbels' villa for free DW 05/03/2024Berlin's state government offers to give away or demolish villa once owned by Goebbels if no takers, highlighting the ongoing struggle to handle former Nazi buildings in Germany.