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Surprising Finds in the Third Reich

Written by Hannah Randall
September 1, 2021

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

Hitler: The Man, The Myth, The Misconceptions

Written by Hannah Randall
July 27, 2021

Adolf Hitler was born in a small Austrian town, and raised near Linz. He later moved to Germany where he served in the Germany army during the First World War. After the war, he joined … Keep reading

Messages Of Hope – Remembering Srebrenica

Written by Staff Team
July 22, 2021

Today marks the end of the genocide in Srebrenica, Bosnia in 1995. Srebrenica was the worst atrocity on European soil since the Holocaust. Families, friends and loved ones were torn apart and 8,000 innocent people … Keep reading

The Real Valkyrie: German Resistance in Modern Memory

Written by Dr Chelsea Sambells and Hannah Randall
July 19, 2021

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
June 15, 2021

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
June 2, 2021

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

Postcards From The Ghetto

Written by Hannah Randall
May 4, 2021

As we approach the anniversary of the liberation of the Theresienstadt (or Terezin) ghetto on the 8th and 9th of May, we wanted to share the story of one of our most unique items in … Keep reading

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