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Holocaust Survivor's Grandchild Reflects on Family History

Worcestershire councillor Adrian Kriss discovered his maternal grandmother died at Auschwitz-Birkenau after reconnecting with his biological mother, who was part of the Kindertransport, prompting reflection on the Holocaust's impact on his family and future generations.

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Auschwitz-Birkenau: Logistical Factors and the Industrialized Genocide

The Nazi extermination camp Auschwitz-Birkenau, located in occupied Poland due to its central European location and rail access, murdered at least 1.1 million people, mostly Jews, between 1941 and 1945; the Wannsee Conference in 1942 formalized the plan for this genocide.

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New Holocaust Publications Mark 80th Anniversary of Camp Liberation

On the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Nazi concentration camps, three new publications—"Les Filles de Birkenau," "Pendu à Auschwitz," and "Mémoires de la Shoah"—offer diverse firsthand accounts and analyses of the Holocaust, emphasizing the resilience of survivors and the lasting impact of th...

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Auschwitz Liberation Anniversary: Survivors, World Leaders Commemorate 80 Years Since Nazi Atrocities

On Monday, the 80th anniversary of Auschwitz's liberation, approximately 50 survivors, along with world leaders including King Charles III and presidents from Germany, France, Poland, and others, will commemorate the liberation of the camp where over one million people, mostly Jews, were murdered by...

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Holocaust Survivor Returns to Auschwitz on 80th Anniversary of Liberation

Naftali Fürst, a 92-year-old Holocaust survivor, returned to Auschwitz for the 80th anniversary of its liberation, recounting his family's narrow escape from immediate death and his lifelong dedication to preserving the memory of the victims.

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Renowned Journalist Karl Stankiewitz Dies at 96

Karl Stankiewitz, a 96-year-old journalist, died by suicide in Munich; his funeral featured remembrances of his long career, his wit, and his lifelong dedication to democracy; his final writings, "Gedankenblitze," emphasized peace and reason.

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Auschwitz Commemoration Centers Survivor Voices Amidst Rising Antisemitism

Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum holds an 80th anniversary commemoration of its liberation, prioritizing survivor testimonies over political speeches due to rising antisemitism and Holocaust knowledge gaps revealed in a new survey across eight countries.

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Auschwitz Survivors Return for 80th Liberation Anniversary

On January 27th, 2024, approximately 50 Auschwitz-Birkenau survivors will return to commemorate the camp's liberation, joined by heads of state, emphasizing the need to remember the 1.1 million victims and combat rising far-right extremism.

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Holocaust Survivor's Testimony Highlights Urgent Need to Combat Rising Antisemitism

Manfred Goldberg, a 94-year-old Holocaust survivor, recounts his harrowing experiences from childhood in Nazi Germany to liberation, emphasizing the urgent need to combat rising antisemitism and Holocaust denial as the number of survivors dwindles.

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Rediscovered 1965 News Bulletin Details Churchill's Death

A rediscovered 1965 ITV news bulletin, unearthed 60 years after Winston Churchill's death, reveals the live broadcast announcing his passing at his London home on January 24, 1965, at age 90, adding to the historical record of the event.

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Busch Documents Nazi-Era Displacement of German Art Historians

Werner Busch's book meticulously details his efforts to connect with German art historians displaced by the Nazis, revealing the discreet yet significant relationships forged across generations and highlighting the lasting impact of persecution on their careers and lives.

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New Dinosaur Species Identified From WWII-Era Photos

Paleontologists identified a new giant predatory dinosaur species, Tameryraptor markgrafi, from photos of a fossil destroyed in a WWII air raid in Munich; the 32-foot-long Cretaceous-era creature from Egypt's Bahariya Oasis was initially misclassified.

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