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Tragedies & Disasters
Europe
January 20, 2026
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11 minutes

Dachau: The First Nazi Concentration Camp and the Birth of the Holocaust

Explore the definitive history of Dachau, the prototype for Nazi terror. Discover the site's geography, the SS training academy, and the 1945 liberation.

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Sophia R.
Tragedies & Disasters
Europe
August 5, 2025
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15 minutes

Auschwitz-Birkenau: A Journey into the Heart of Human Darkness

Explore the haunting history of Auschwitz-Birkenau, the largest Nazi concentration and extermination camp. Learn about its origins, the mechanics of mass murder, stories of survival, and how to visit this powerful memorial with respect and understanding.

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Sophia R.

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