Such monuments have been toppled across Eastern Europe, particularly since Russia invaded Ukraine. But in Germany, they are seen as a way to honor Nazi victims and grapple with history.
Tag: Holocaust and the Nazi Era
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Nazi Cloud Hangs Over Christie’s Jewelry Sale
The gems in Christie’s huge sale next week come from the estate of a woman whose husband bought businesses from Jews pressured to sell because of Nazi persecution.
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Colorful Stories for Children, With the Darkest History as Backdrop
Whimsical children’s books signed El Pintor were a success in the Netherlands during World War II. Behind the pseudonym was a Jewish couple who used the proceeds to help the resistance.
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Kitsch to Creepy: Polish Town No Longer Relishes Soviet Past (or Rasputin)
A Polish town that was once occupied by the Soviets used to embrace its history with military re-enactments and Lenin banners. But “nobody wants to be reminded of Russia these days.”
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Dutch to Make Public the Files on Accused Nazi Collaborators
Historians and archivists are excited and concerned about providing unfettered public online access to investigators’ files that have been restricted since the end of World War II.