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Paris Exhibit Showcases Nazi-Condemned 'Degenerate' Art

Paris's Picasso Museum hosts "L'art dégénéré", an exhibition showcasing art deemed "degenerate" by the Nazis (February 18-May 25), featuring works by artists like Otto Dix and Marc Chagall, illustrating Nazi persecution through art and the rediscovery of lost pieces.

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Smithsonian Postpones WWII Air Exhibition to 2026

The Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum delayed the opening of its "World War II in the Air" exhibition, originally slated for 2024, until 2026 due to multiyear renovation delays; the exhibition includes photos of post-bombing Hiroshima and Nagasaki and a bomb casing but excludes victim images...

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Brazilian Troops Conquer Monte Castelo After Grueling WWII Battle

On February 21, 1945, after four failed attempts, the Brazilian Expeditionary Force (FEB) conquered Monte Castelo in Italy, a key strategic location, significantly contributing to the Allied victory and proving the FEB's combat capabilities despite harsh weather and strong German resistance.

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Holocaust Survivor Emilie Nolst Trenité-Meijer Dies at 97

Emilie Nolst Trenité-Meijer, 97, who hid for five weeks in Amsterdam's Hollandsche Schouwburg during WWII after being discovered in hiding with her mother, died; her survival, aided by a Jewish administrator, contrasts with the fate of the 100,000+ of 140,000 Dutch Jews who perished in the Holocaust...

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Cyprus Internment Camps' 76th Anniversary Commemorated

In February 1949, the British closed Cypriot internment camps that held approximately 52,000 Holocaust survivors after World War II; a ceremony marking the 76th anniversary highlighted the camps' harsh conditions, the aid provided by Cypriots, and the approximately 2,200 babies born there.

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Dutch Jewish Resistance During WWII: Challenging the Narrative of Passivity

Ben Braber's new book, "Omdat ik geen lam voor de wolven wil zijn," reveals the active resistance of Dutch Jews during WWII, including armed groups and various forms of non-violent defiance, challenging the common narrative of passive victimhood.

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Oostende Exiles: A Haven from Nazi Persecution

In 1936 Oostende, Belgium, became a haven for exiled German writers fleeing Nazi persecution, including Stefan Zweig and Joseph Roth, who found solace and community amidst fear and uncertainty, documenting their experiences and the political climate.

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Saarbrücken Exhibition Showcases 70 Female Artists Challenging Societal Norms

The Saarbrücken exhibition, "Radikal! Künstlerinnen und Moderne 1910–1950," features 70 female artists' works challenging societal norms and political oppression from 1910-1950, including pieces on abortion rights, body autonomy, and Nazi persecution.

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Holocaust Survivor Emilie Nolst Trenité-Meijer Dies at 97

Emilie Nolst Trenité-Meijer, 97, a Holocaust survivor who hid for five weeks in Amsterdam's Hollandsche Schouwburg, a Nazi transit point for over 46,000 Jews to concentration camps, passed away; her story highlights individual acts of resistance within systematic persecution.

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Cyprus Commemorates Closure of Post-WWII Holocaust Survivor Camps

In February 1949, the closure of Cyprus's internment camps, holding 52,000 Holocaust survivors and witnessing 2,200 births, was commemorated; the event highlighted the humanitarian aid of Cypriot civilians and enduring bonds forged between Israel and Cyprus.

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WWII: The Mauritshuis Museum's Strategic Preservation of its Art Collection

During WWII, the Mauritshuis museum in The Hague, directed by a German national, strategically protected its collection, including Vermeer's Girl with a Pearl Earring, using a bomb shelter and transferring works to bunkers, while also making compromises with the Nazi regime, ultimately preserving mo...

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Vermiglio": Resilience in a Remote Italian Village During WWII

Maura Delpero's "Vermiglio," set in a remote Italian Alpine village during WWII's final days, portrays the villagers' lives unaffected by war until a Sicilian deserter arrives, prompting reflections on courage, love, education, and the impact of war's proximity.

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