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An Education Interrupted

Written by Hannah Randall

Education is vital for a healthy society. For children, school is a huge part of their lives. However, for those children affected by the Holocaust, whether as refugees or internees in camps and ghettos, their … Keep reading

Their Memory Lives On: The Levy Brothers

Written by Judith Rhodes

Two years ago, I stumbled upon the trail of two relatives, known to my mother as Onkel Gustav and Onkel Alfred but whose histories were otherwise a blank to me. Born in 1871 and 1881 … Keep reading

Surprising Finds in the Third Reich

Written by Hannah Randall

The Third Reich was so entrenched within every fabric of German society that it is difficult to travel in Germany, and other parts of Europe which were occupied by the Nazis, without coming across remnants … Keep reading

The Real Valkyrie: German Resistance in Modern Memory

Written by Dr Chelsea Sambells and Hannah Randall

One of the most interesting aspects of the Second World War is the ways in which people resisted, challenged and sacrificed their lives in defiance of the Nazi regime.  Today’s blog explores Chelsea’s and Hannah’s … Keep reading

Travelling Historians: Where Hitler Stood

Written by Dr Chelsea Sambells and Hannah Randall

Chelsea, our Head of Research, and Hannah, our Learning Assistant, recently discovered that they both love to travel (and drink wine, eat chocolate, and read, amongst other things). Coincidentally, we have visited many historical sites … Keep reading

A Righteous Princess

Written by Daniel Adamson

Following the death of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, on 9 April 2021, there was much acknowledgment his extraordinary background, life, and work. But amidst these tributes, one particular aspect of Philip’s family history might … Keep reading