world war ii

Argentina declassifies 1,850 documents about Nazi activities in the country

Until now, documentation related to the activities of Nazi leaders in Argentina could only be viewed in a specially designated room at the National Archives.

On this day: Oskar Schindler's birth 117 years ago, and the legacy that lives on today

Seeing the persecution of innocent people, something was triggered within Schindler, and he became driven by the desire to save as many Jews as possible.

Putin declares three-day ceasefire in Ukraine, marking 80 years since WW2

The Kremlin said the 72-hour ceasefire would run for three days either side of May 9.

By REUTERS
28/04/2025

Mussolini's Jews: How Il Duce bewitched Italy's Jewish communities

For nearly two decades, millions of Italians, and thousands of Jews, believed in Benito Mussolini as the man to make things right for Italy. In the end, they were wrong.

The urgent need to acknowledge North African Jews in Israeli memory

North African Jews' WWII struggles, long overlooked, are finally gaining recognition, revealing their resilience and vital contributions to history.

By HAIM SAADON
24/04/2025

Sunken WWII Carrier at Midway Reveals Surprise: ‘Why Is There a Car on This Boat?’

"It's a car. That's a car. That is a full car," said one researcher during a livestream.

Metal detector hunt leads to dangerous WWII cache in Belgian town

'When you find grenades or similar objects, it is important to leave them where they are and not move them yourself.'

Irmgard Furchner, former Nazi camp secretary known as 'Secretary of Evil', dies at 99

Furchner was convicted in 2022 of aiding and abetting the murder of over 10,500 prisoners at Stutthof concentration camp.

Shalom & Aloha: Volcanoes, beaches, sunsets – and Jews – in Hawaii

The history of Jews in the Hawaiian Islands, when they arrived, what happened during World War II, and what their lives are like today – including the Big Island's first bar mitzvah boy in 1970.

By HOWARD BLAS , NATAN ROTHSTEIN
29/03/2025

Confronting the complex realities of Polish-Jewish identity

Nuance is in order regarding Poland and its Jews; Jennifer Stark-Blumenthal calls for a reevaluation of Jews’ attitudes toward Poles, as well as Poles’ understanding of Jews. 

24/03/2025
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