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I recall an experience from a few years ago when I was taking a web development course. One evening, I gave some of my fellow students a ride home, and in that moment, my car became a microcosm of diverse faiths—there was a Christian, a Jew, a Muslim, and an atheist, all connected through a
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This blog has nothing to do with the Holocaust—yet, paradoxically, it has everything to do with it. It has nothing to do with the Holocaust because the event I am discussing took place decades later. And yet, it has everything to do with the Holocaust because it illustrates just how easy it was for a
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Art is a powerful tool for narrating events, and in the context of the Holocaust, it tells a profoundly moving story. For many artists, it was a means of expressing the horrors they endured daily. Though their suffering often ended in death, their art remains a lasting testimony to their pain and resilience. Pictured above:
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The Holocaust remains one of the darkest periods in human history, and while the atrocities committed by the Nazi regime are well-documented, the role of major corporations in facilitating these crimes is often less discussed. One such corporation is International Business Machines (IBM), an American multinational known for its computing technology. The company’s involvement with
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Afghanistan is in the news again for all the wrong reasons. But I am not going to address that here, there are plenty of news outlets where you can read all about that. I want to go more into the history, or at least the recent history, of Afghanistan. The name Afghanistan (Afghānistān, land of
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Getting married is one of the most wonderful things that can happen to you in life. It is a union of love which is quite powerful. However it can also be nerve wrecking, admittedly more so for the bride then the groom. You want to make sure the day goes well, you hope the weather
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I have done blogs on Rheumatoid Arthritis before and I probably will do more in the future . It is something which affects the lives of many, including me. However it is not the end of the world. It is merely a new chapter in your life, if you get it. First lets start off
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One of the most iconic pictures of women during WWII is the picture of Lee Miller sitting in Adolf Hitler’s bathtub, in his Munich apartment in 1945. “I was living in Hitler’s private apartment in Munich when his death was announced.” she said afterwards. Lee Miller however wasn’t just a lady in a bathtub. Elizabeth
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The Background of Chattanooga Choo Choo Few songs define the sound and optimism of early-1940s America as vividly as “Chattanooga Choo Choo.” Performed by Glenn Miller and His Orchestra, the 1941 recording became one of the most recognizable swing-era hits and earned a unique place in music history as the first recording ever to be
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The title may sound unusual, but it reflects the difficulty of capturing this idea succinctly. One of the most damning aspects surrounding the Holocaust—arguably even more troubling than the staggering number of victims—is how the international community repeatedly stood by as Germany violated the Treaty of Versailles. At multiple points, Germany’s military expansion could have
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