#nazi-occupation

#nazi-occupation

A 95-year-old woman, Mayya Gil, known in Brooklyn's Jewish community, was fatally struck by a driver while crossing the street.

Erik Hageman's life was saved by his parents' defiance of Nazi eugenics and the innovative work of a physician developing insulin.

Jean-Michel Frank and his partner fled Paris in 1940 to escape persecution from the Nazi regime, reflective of broader themes of escape and survival.

The liberation of Paris in 1944 relied on allies' help and was more complex than the 'people's revolt against Nazi tyranny' image often depicted.

The Warsaw Uprising anniversary on August 1 signifies Poland's fight for freedom against Nazi occupation, commemorated with a minute of silence and alarm sirens.

The author, Jordan Mechner, shares powerful and poignant family stories reflecting resilience and loss.

Through his new nonfiction graphic book, Replay: Memoir of an Uprooted Family, Mechner explores intergenerational connectedness and the impact of historical events on his family.

Coco Chanel's controversial actions during Nazi Occupation of Paris include attempts to use race laws and broker a separate peace.

The Apple TV+ series 'The New Look' depicts Chanel's lack of remorse but simplifies the complex truth of her wartime activities.

Manouchian, a hero of the French Resistance movement, will be inducted into the Panthéon, the first non-French individual to be buried there.

Manouchian led the 'Red Poster' group, known for its strong resistance against the Nazi occupation during World War II.

Fashion-based dramas are currently popular, with several films and series focusing on iconic fashion designers.

The New Look, streaming on Apple TV, explores the dark history of Dior and Chanel during the Nazi occupation of Paris.