Christmas truce 1914: The Day the War Fell Silent in the Trenches
The unofficial Christmas truce of 1914 still has enormous symbolic power today.
Wilm Hosenfeld: The Nazi Officer Who Saved Pianist Władysław Szpilman and Inspired a Legendary Film
Wilm Hosenfeld, a German officer during World WarWar (General Definition) WarWar (General Definition) War is a state of armed conflict be... More is a state of armed conflict be… More II, defied the brutality of the Nazi regime by saving lives, including that of renowned pianist Władysław Szpilman, whose story inspired the Oscar-winning film The Pianist. Despite his heroic actions, Hosenfeld died tragically in a Soviet Gulag,…
Ignaz Semmelweis: Wash Your Hands! A Misunderstood Doctor, Savior of Millions
Although his discoveries were undervalued and even ridiculed during his lifetime, his work saved countless lives and laid the foundation for antiseptic practices in hospitals.
Golda Meir: The Riveting Story of Israel’s Iron Lady
Golda Meir, known as the “Iron Lady” of Israel, was not only the first and only woman to serve as Prime Minister of Israel, but also one of the most prominent political figures of the 20th century. Her life was filled with dramatic twists and turns, but what lies behind the scenes of the woman…
August Landmesser: The story of the man who refused to salute Hitler
You can also listen to an audio version of the article on Spotify. August Landmesser is the man from the iconic photograph who not only refused to salute Hitler with the Nazi salute, but above all, stood firm against the Nazis for the sake of his love. History is not just dry facts from history…
