July 2024
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“Rosie” is a well-known song by the Dutch rock band Claw Boys Claw. The band, formed in 1983, is recognized for its raw and energetic style, which blends punk rock, garage rock, and blues influences. “Rosie” is one of their signature tracks and showcases their distinctive sound and dynamic performance style. Claw Boys Claw gained
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Bernard Henri Piller was born in Maastricht on 8 February 1932 and murdered by the Nazis in Auschwitz on 23 September 1943. He reached the age of 11 years. Henri Samuel Piller was also born in Maastricht on 15 April 1935. The nazis murdered him at Auschwitz on 23 September 1943 at the tender age
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Some may consider this blog contentious and controversial, but you can’t write about World War II and the Holocaust without writing about Hitler’s first book. The original title was Viereinhalb Jahre (des Kampfes) gegen Lüge, Dummheit und Feigheit, which translates to Four and a Half Years [of Struggle] Against Lies, Stupidity and Cowardice. Max Amann,
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Syndrome K: The Disease That Never Was The human spirit’s resilience and ingenuity often shine brightest during humanity’s darkest hours. One of the most striking examples of this is the story of Syndrome K, a fictitious disease created by doctors in Rome during World War II to save Jews from Nazi persecution. This ingenious deception
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Heinz (Heinrich) Hitler, born on March 14, 1920, was Adolf Hitler’s nephew. His father, Alois Hitler Jr., was Adolf’s half-brother, making Heinz a direct relative of the infamous dictator. Unlike other members of the Hitler family who either distanced themselves or did not support Adolf Hitler’s regime, Heinz embraced his uncle’s ideology. Heinz joined the
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The Law for the Prevention of Hereditarily Diseased Offspring, enacted in Nazi Germany on July 14, 1933, was a vital component of the regime’s eugenics and racial hygiene policies. The law aimed to prevent the birth of individuals deemed genetically unfit by mandating the sterilization of people with various supposed hereditary conditions. Implications and Impact
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Some people who read my blog regularly, might think this is an odd piece. However, aside from history my other passion is music, and specifically guitar music I do play guitar myself. The history of the guitar is rich and spans several millennia, evolving through different cultures and technological advancements. Here’s an overview of its
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In Dachau’s shadowed, solemn ground,A flower blooms where chains were bound.Its petals whisper tales of grief,Yet offer weary hearts relief. Amidst the echoes of despair,A splash of color bright and rare,This fragile bloom defies the night,A testament of silent might. The soil that cradles bitter tears,Now nurtures hope through passing years.Its roots entwine with memories
History of Sorts 