November 21, 2024
Nazis
Europe

The Night of the Broken Glass: Underlying Causes

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  • November 10, 2024

by Elisa Garfagna This investigation aims to systematically and thoroughly examine the factors that led to the Night of Broken Glass (Kristallnacht) on November 9-10, 1938, a pivotal event marking an escalation in the persecution of Jews in Nazi Germany. An analysis of the social context reveals a critical element in the realization of Kristallnacht. […]

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Arendt, Hitler, and Hamas: Lessons from the Past

by Elisa Garfagna On October 16, the killing of Yahya Sinwar, leader of Hamas, by the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) marked a crucial moment in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. This event occurs within a broader historical and political context that calls to mind Hannah Arendt’s reflections on totalitarianism and the atrocities committed by Adolf Hitler. Exploring […]

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