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5 Brave People who Escaped Auschwitz

The concentration camps that continue to haunt Europe are a stark reminder of the horrors of the Holocaust. They serve to ensure we will never…

BMW’s Dark History In WWII

Although it has been 70 years since WWII ended, the memories are raw for many. Some people and – in this case – some companies…

A Veteran From WWII Meets Man He Saved From A Concentration Camp 7 Decades Ago (Watch)

It was a remarkable reunion, and one that was thankfully caught on camera. A brave World War II veteran from Colorado met with a Holocaust survivor…

“Too Soon” Documentary Explores Holocaust Humor

How should we feel about jokes about the Holocaust? That is the question posed by the new documentary The Last Laugh. The film includes interviews…

Faces of Evil: Maria “The Beast” Mandl

There is a misconception that only men are able to carry out evil acts and atrocities, but evil does not discriminate, it comes in every…

New Documents Reveal Cannibalism Took Place at Nazi Concentration Camps

During Harold Le Druillenec’s time at the Bergen-Belsen concentration camp, it was his job to throw bodies into graves. The Briton from the Jersey, in…

95-Year-Old Sobibor Concentration Camp Survivor Dies

Jules Schelvis, on of the last Dutch survivors of Sobibor, one of three Nazi death camps in occupied Poland, has passed away at age 95.…

BMW’s Dark History In WWII

Although it has been 70 years since WWII ended, the memories are still painful for many. Some still have regrets about their place in history.…

Auschwitz guard to face trial – charged with murdering over 3000 people

A ninety-five-year-old man is to stand trial in Rostock, Germany, charged with being an accomplice in the murder of 3681 people at Auschwitz Death Camp.…

Anne Frank Was Denied Entry To The US in WWII

The story of Anne Frank, the thirteen-year-old Jewish girl whose family hid from the Nazis for over two years is well-known. The German-born Frank family…

Silver and Bronze Stars for 101 year old US Army veteran

A World War Two veteran has been awarded the Silver and Bronze Stars for his service during the war, 70 years after the war has…

Commemoration ceremonies take place at Nazi concentration camp sites

Commemoration ceremonies have taken place at two Nazi concentration camps marking the 70th anniversary of the end of World War Two. The ceremony at Bergen-Belsen…