September 2024
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Blood libel—the false accusation that Jews kidnapped and murdered Christian children to use their blood for ritual purposes—was a centuries-old anti-Semitic myth. Though it originated in medieval Europe, this pernicious belief persisted into modern times. It was revived during the Third Reich by the Nazi regime. Medieval Origins of Blood Libel The blood libel first
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I always like ‘What if?’ scenarios. Sometimes, I wonder what would have become of Anne Frank if she had survived. The following are diary entries in Kitty that I envisage Anne may have written after the war. Diary Entry – September 13, 1948 Dear Kitty, I have not written to you in so long. Sometimes,
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The Nazis didn’t mind Amon Göth’s murder, but they took issue with his thievery. He was caught stealing from the state. However, whatever way your turn it, the possessions Amon Göth stole from the Jews he tormented and killed still were illegally begotten by the Nazis either way. Amon Göth’s actions, including personally murdering prisoners
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Stephen Bantu Biko (1946–1977) stands as one of the most profound and influential figures in South Africa’s struggle against apartheid. As the founder of the Black Consciousness Movement (BCM), he became a symbol of resistance and an advocate for the psychological and political emancipation of black South Africans. His life, ideology, and tragic death left
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Before I get into the story of Mohamed Atta, there is something I need to get off my chest. It appears that in the last few years, there has been a gradual downgrading of acts of terrorism. Terrorists are no longer called terrorists but militants. There are two definitions of a militant:1, Engaged in warfare
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The Second World War brought untold suffering to millions across Europe. In occupied territories, ordinary men and women found themselves faced with extraordinary choices: to collaborate, remain silent, or resist. Among the Dutch who chose resistance, Jan Bonekamp stands out as a courageous and determined figure whose actions epitomize the spirit of defiance against Nazi
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The Nazi regime targeted many groups that it considered threatening or undesirable. Among these groups were the Esperanto speakers, whose linguistic and ideological aspirations for global unity stood in direct opposition to the Nazi vision of Aryan racial superiority and rigid nationalism. The persecution of Esperanto speakers was motivated by a combination of anti-Semitism, hostility
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The Holocaust remains the darkest period in human history. Among the stories of unspeakable horror and loss, there are also tales of survival that seem almost miraculous. One such story is that of Fania Fénelon, a French Jewish musician whose extraordinary life was spared because of her involvement in a concentration camp orchestra. Her story,
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The photograph above is a sign that was posted in Westerbork station. The disturbing aspect of this sign is that it created the illusion that the transports to Auschwitz were return trips. The deportation of Jews from the Netherlands to Nazi extermination camps, starting on July 15, 1942, stands as one of the darkest chapters
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Cornelis Jacobszoon Drebbel was a Dutch engineer and inventor. He was the builder of the first operational submarine in 1620, but it was not until 150 years later that they were first used in naval combat. The world’s first submarine attack occurred during the American Revolutionary War, on September 7, 1776. This historical event was
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