Does Cultural Crisis Breed Artistic Fertility? A Look Through History to Understand Today
Creativity emerges from historical fractures, thriving amid upheaval and shaping art and culture in response to political shocks, social displacement, and ecological crisis.
James Comey's real crime'? Daring to put the law before loyalty to Trump | Lawrence Douglas
A courageous lawyer, Hans Litten publicly exposed Hitler's lies, was later persecuted and died in custody for defending the rule of law against authoritarianism.
Unknown novel by writer who charted Hitler's rise becomes German bestseller
Haffner’s long-lost novel captures the delicate spirit of the Weimar Republic's final days, earning praise as a literary windfall and emotionally impactful work.
Hitler exploited public-security crises to dismantle federalism, suppressing Weimar constitutional rights in favor of a centralized authoritarian regime.