In May 1939, just before World War II started, 937 anxious Jewish refugees fled Nazi Germany aboard an ocean liner named the SS St Louis.
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Jew Suss, the most Notorious Nazi Propaganda Film
On 8 September 1940, a new German movie premiered in Europe. Jew Suss [Jud Süss/Jud Süß] was an infamous, anti-Semitic, Nazi propaganda movie. Produced by Joseph Goebbels in 1940 Germany, It hastened the Nazi genocide against European Jews. The movie was a box office success, earning 6.5 million Reichsmarks and an audience of over 20 million.Continue reading “Jew Suss, the most Notorious Nazi Propaganda Film”
The Forgotten Holocaust Hero, Japan’s Chiune Sugihara
Heroes are often born unexpectedly from dire circumstances. Confronted with an intolerable situation, they choose to act with humanity, rather than meekly back down, or join the angry mob.
10 Nazi Propaganda Tricks Hitler Used to Sway the German People
To Listen to an Audio Podcast [Click Here] Outside of Germany during World War II, people around the globe were aghast at the profound deceitfulness of Nazi Party propaganda, the self-righteous arrogance, the outright falsehoods, the sowing of fear and hatred, the astonishing acceptance of the German people. How on earth could intelligent, rational peopleContinue reading “10 Nazi Propaganda Tricks Hitler Used to Sway the German People”
The Bubonic Plague Pandemic, AKA the Black Death
The Bubonic Plague, better known as the Black Death, was one of the worst catastrophes in recorded history. From 1347 to 1351, it ravaged kingdoms across Europe, eradicating one- third of Europe’s inhabitants.
Irena Sendler, Holocaust Heroine, saved more than Schindler’s List
Many acts of courage and decency took place during the World War II Jewish Holocaust by brave and compassionate people. Irena Sendlar was one of its greatest heroes.
How Could Europe Have Allowed the Holocaust to Occur?
HOW ON EARTH could an intelligent, civilized, 20th century country have demonized an entire religion to the point of justifying deportation, genocide and the Holocaust?
Podcast: The Tragic Fate of the SS St. Louis Jewish Refugees
In May 1939, 937 anxious Jewish refugees fled the horrors of Nazi Germany, aboard an ocean liner named the SS St. Louis. Most were German citizens, with Jews from other countries like Poland and Austria. The passengers planned to reach Cuba first, then ultimately seek sanctuary the United States. They would tragically never make it.Continue reading “Podcast: The Tragic Fate of the SS St. Louis Jewish Refugees”