Lise Meitner developed the theory of nuclear fission, the process that enabled the atomic bomb. But her identity — Jewish and a woman — barred her from sharing credit for the discovery, newly translated letters show.
Tag: Germany
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Where German Cars Falter, E-Bikes Gain in Power
E-bikes sales in Germany have jumped, as drivers, suppliers and even automakers embrace their role in the future of transportation.
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The Market for Nazi Memorabilia Is Huge, Lucrative and Very Disturbing
An SS dagger. Auschwitz cups. Hitler’s globe. If an object played a material role in the Third Reich, then it’s probably for sale. Why do we allow it?
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An Aristocrat’s Grandson, a Precious Desk and a Storage Unit in Queens
Christian Agostino von Hassell lost a trove of family heirlooms intertwined with European history when he encountered New York’s unforgiving laws governing storage lockers.