Politics
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Fascism, a political ideology that rose to prominence in Europe during the early 20th century, left deep imprints on the history of several countries, from Mussolini’s Italy to Hitler’s Germany and Franco’s Spain. In Ireland, however, fascism remained a relatively marginal movement, confined to small groups and figures that never gained mass political support. Yet,…
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Magda and Joseph Goebbels were two of the most influential figures in Adolf Hitler’s inner circle, embodying the personal and political complexities of the Nazi regime. Joseph Goebbels, Hitler’s Minister of Propaganda, played a pivotal role in shaping the narrative of the Third Reich. At the same time, Magda Goebbels, his wife, personified the ideal…
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Even after death, the Nazi victims were still subjected to evil science. Hermann Stieve and His Connection to Liane Berkowitz and Mildred Harnack: An Intersection of Science and Ethical Transgression Hermann Stieve, a German anatomist who held a prominent position at what is now Humboldt University of Berlin, is remembered not only for his contributions…
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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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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 Flensburg Government refers to a short-lived, provisional government of Nazi Germany that existed in the final days of World War II, from May 2 to May 23, 1945. Named after the town of Flensburg in northern Germany, near the Danish border, where it was headquartered, this government represented the last vestiges of the Third…
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On July 21, 1944, Adolf Hitler took to the airwaves to announce that the attempt on his life, code-named Operation Valkyrie, failed and “…accounts will be settled.” Hitler addressed the nation to reassure the German public of his safety and consolidate his power by framing the conspirators as a small, treacherous group acting against the…
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The July 20 Plot, also known as Operation Valkyrie, represents one of the most significant assassination attempts against Adolf Hitler during World War II. This bold initiative was led by a group of senior German officers who, driven by a mix of moral indignation and practical considerations, aimed to eliminate the Führer and put an…
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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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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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