Kielce pogrom in Poland: 80th anniversary of 1946 massacre

Just over a year after World War II ended, a mob in the Polish city of Kielce killed around 40...

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The moral test US founding father Thomas Jefferson failed?

Polish general and freedom fighter Thaddeus Kosciuszko presented US founding father Thomas...

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Jehovah's Witnesses fight German state for Holocaust archive

The Jehovah's Witnesses have secured a partial victory in a dispute over a unique archive...

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Fashion against fascism: When trademarks deter neo-Nazis

In Germany, where Nazi symbols and propaganda are tightly restricted by law, a new and creative...

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Spain's 'running of the bulls' festival opens in Pamplona

Revelers poured red wine and held traditional red scarfs for the "Chupinazo," the opening of a...

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Germany news: Breweries tap thirst for alcohol-free beer

Germany is producing more non-alcoholic beer as consumer tastes change. Meanwhile, a top court is...

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Assassin's Creed: Why pop culture is hooked to pirates

Pirates have captured our imagination for centuries. With "Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced,"...

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Germany news: Doctor sentenced to life over patient murders

A Berlin court has handed Germany's maximum sentence to a doctor accused of murdering 15 seriously...

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Albanian PM defends €4 million Kanye West concert

Albania doubled down on hosting US rapper Kanye ⁠West, as several European countries have...

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Bonnie Tyler, singer of 'Total Eclipse of the Heart,' dies at 75

The Welsh singer was best known for the 1980s rock opera hit, along with other songs, including...

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How do you cope with having a Nazi grandfather?

Since millions of NSDAP membership cards have been made available online, many Germans have been...

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How do Germans cope with having Nazi grandparents?

Since millions of NSDAP membership cards have been made available online, many Germans have been...

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Germany news: Man jailed over killing of train conductor

A verdict has been delivered in a trial that drew national attention and raised concern about train...

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Bayeux Tapestry arrives in British Museum for historic exhibition

After nearly 1,000 years, the medieval masterpiece is back on British soil. The Bayeux Tapestry was...

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When London stank to high heaven

In 1858, London sweltered through an unbearable heat wave. The River Thames reeked so badly it left...

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What happens when your fun-loving grandfather — a good husband, an upright citizen — turns out to have been a Nazi?

Since millions of NSDAP membership cards have been made available online, many Germans have been...

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Sam Neill, Jurassic Park actor, dies 'unexpectedly' at 78

New Zealand actor Sam Neill rose was known for his performance as as Dr. Alan Grant in the 1993...

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US: 12 states challenge Paramount's buyout of Warner

The states have filed a lawsuit arguing that a merger of Hollywood giant studios Paramount and...

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T. rex 'Gus' sells for record-breaking $50.1 million

The Tyrannosaurus rex skeleton surpassed its pre-sale estimate and set a new auction record for a...

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150 years of the Bayreuth Festival: Confronting a troubled legacy

Should the past be confronted — or avoided? Why the Wagner festival's handling of its...

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The 10 dark days of Evian

In July 1938, an international conference was held in Evian, France, to decide the fate of Jews...

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No support for Jews fleeing Nazi Germany at Evian conference

In July 1938, a conference was held in Evian, France, to address the issue of Jews being persecuted...

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Running dry: How to store more groundwater for dry seasons

More frequent weather extremes are leading to water shortages during droughts and flooding during...

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Germany news: Gender switch neo-Nazi sent to men's prison

Neo-Nazi Marla Svenja Liebich has been transferred to a men's prison after extradition back to...

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Germany news: Inland shipping under strain as rivers run low

Drastically low water levels in Germany's rivers has disrupted shipping on several major rivers....

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