The Cost of Courage: The 2 Couples Who Rescued My Family From The Nazis
Two couples sheltered Uri Berliner's family when the Nazis came to power. One thrived; the other paid a terrible price.
Holocaust
94-Year-Old Ex-Nazi Guard Goes On Trial Over Mass Killings At Concentration Camps
In court in Germany, Johann Rehbogen is charged with being an accessory in the murders of several hundred Jewish and Polish prisoners at the Stutthof concentration camp in the early 1940s.
'Belonging' Explores The Notion Of Homeland And Inherited Guilt
In its searching honesty and multi-layered, visual and verbal storytelling, Nora Krug's memoir investigates mixed feelings about being German and her family's role in the Holocaust.
Javier Cercas Uncovers The Truth Behind Spain's 'Impostor'
In his new book, The Impostor, Javier Cercas unravels the lies that created the life of Enric Marco — a man who for years portrayed himself as a Holocaust survivor and Spanish Civil War hero.
'Shoah' Filmmaker Claude Lanzmann, Seeker Of Truths Without Name, Dies At 92
The French documentarian died Thursday in Paris. He leaves behind his monumental 1985 film on the Holocaust, which bears a Hebrew name as elusive of definitions as the historical truths he sought.
Poland Backtracks On A Controversial Holocaust Speech Law
Under the law, anyone who accuses the country of complicity in Nazi crimes during World War II could face three years' imprisonment. But lawmakers voted to remove that penalty on Wednesday.
Auschwitz Remembrance Is Tinged With Tension Over Poland's Holocaust Speech Law
Survivors and victims' descendants traveled from around the world to the Nazi death camp, at a time when Polish politicians are pushing controversial Holocaust legislation.
Polish President Signs Bill Giving Jail Time For Implicating Poland In The Holocaust
The measure would make it illegal to accuse Poland of complicity in crimes committed by Nazi Germany. First, the controversial legislation will go to constitutional tribunal for review.
Poland Passes Bill Criminalizing Claims Of Its Complicity In The Holocaust
The Nazis established some of the most notorious extermination camps of the Holocaust on Polish soil — including Auschwitz-Birkenau.
Illinois Holocaust Museum Preserves Survivors' Stories — As Holograms
Hearing firsthand accounts from survivors has been key for Holocaust education. The first-of-its-kind exhibit features holograms of 13 survivors who answered 2,000 questions about their experiences.