German Auction of Holocaust Items Sparks Outrage
Holocaust survivors urge a German auction house to cancel the 'shameless' sale of concentration camp letters and Gestapo documents. Join the call for decency.
Category : Search result: Holocaust artefacts
German Holocaust Artefacts Auction Cancelled
A controversial auction of Holocaust artefacts in Germany has been scrapped following complaints from survivors. Read how the 'System of Terror' sale was stopped.
Holocaust Survivors Protest German Artifact Auction
A Holocaust survivors group demands a German auction house cancel the sale of over 600 Holocaust artifacts, calling it a 'cynical' exploitation of suffering. Urge action now.
East of England: UK's Treasure Capital Revealed
Record-breaking treasure finds hit the UK in 2024, with the east of England uncovering the most precious historical objects. Discover the Viking coins and Roman artefacts rewriting history.
The Reader: Acclaimed WWII Film Is Unmissable
Discover why the 2008 WWII drama The Reader, starring Kate Winslet, is hailed as a powerful and heartbreaking masterpiece. Stream now on Prime Video and Apple TV+.
Titanic gold pocket watch sells for £1 million
A gold pocket watch recovered from Titanic victim Isidor Straus is set to sell for £1 million. The timepiece stopped at 2.20am as the ship sank. Discover this poignant piece of history.
Holocaust educator who met King Charles dies at 95
Tributes pour in for inspirational 95-year-old Holocaust survivor who dedicated her later years to combating anti-Semitism by sharing her powerful story with British schoolchildren and meeting royalty.
Holocaust survivor laid to rest as last British death camp victim
At 93, Holocaust survivor Manfred Goldberg receives symbolic burial alongside his childhood friend, bringing closure 79 years after their harrowing ordeal in Nazi Germany began.
Prince William awards MBE to Holocaust education chief
Karen Pollock receives MBE honour from Prince William at Clarence House for her decades of dedication to Holocaust education across Britain
The Marbles Review: Case for Returning Parthenon Treasures
A thoughtful new documentary builds an unassailable argument for the repatriation of the Elgin Marbles, challenging Britain's long-held position on the ancient artefacts.
Kushner's Belgrade property deal sparks Holocaust-era concerns
Former Trump adviser Jared Kushner faces scrutiny over plans for luxury redevelopment on Belgrade waterfront site with contested ownership history dating back to Holocaust-era seizure.
Artist apologises for Nazi camp-style Instagram arch
A US artist faces widespread condemnation after creating an Instagram arch resembling Nazi concentration camp gates, forcing difficult conversations about artistic responsibility and Holocaust memory.
US man jailed for Nazi threats to German synagogue
A 23-year-old Pennsylvania man receives prison sentence for making violent antisemitic threats against a German synagogue, referencing Auschwitz in chilling social media posts.
AI identifies 4,800 unknown Holocaust victims
Groundbreaking artificial intelligence project at Yad Vashem successfully identifies thousands of Holocaust victims through advanced document analysis, bringing names back from oblivion.
Namibia demands return of sacred artefacts from US
In a significant move for cultural restitution, Namibia is formally demanding the return of sacred objects and human remains from museums in the United States, including Harvard and the Smithsonian.
Egypt intensifies pressure for Rosetta Stone return
The British Museum faces mounting pressure as Egypt launches a fresh campaign for the return of the priceless Rosetta Stone, escalating global debates about colonial-era artefacts.
Aztec Artefacts Found in Minneapolis Target Store
A Minneapolis Target store was abruptly evacuated after employees discovered what appeared to be pre-Columbian Mexican artefacts in a staff break room, sparking a major police response and archaeological investigation.
Russian link suspected in Paris memorial vandalism
Two Bulgarian nationals have been convicted for vandalising a Holocaust memorial in Paris, with French intelligence suspecting Russian involvement in orchestrating the attack to destabilise European unity.
Oakland Museum Heist: Native American Artefacts Stolen
A sophisticated burglary at Oakland Museum of California sees thieves steal irreplaceable Native American treasures, leaving cultural heritage experts devastated.
Himmler's grandson breaks silence on Nazi crimes
In a remarkable act of historical reckoning, the grandson of SS leader Heinrich Himmler speaks out against his ancestor's atrocities and Nazi ideology in a powerful documentary interview.
Typhoon reveals ancient Alaskan archaeological treasures
In an extraordinary twist of nature, the remnants of Typhoon Merbok have revealed a significant archaeological discovery on Alaska's western coast, unearthing artefacts that had remained hidden for generations.
Kyiv museum launches African art exhibition during war
In a powerful act of cultural resilience, Kyiv's Khanenko Museum opens 'Africa: The Art of a Continent' exhibition, showcasing African masterpieces while Ukraine continues to defend its sovereignty.
German dentists memorialise Nazi-era brutality
German dental association unveils groundbreaking memorial acknowledging profession's complicity in Nazi sadistic practices and human experimentation during Third Reich era.
Paris Holocaust Memorial Defaced with Pro-Russian Graffiti
The Wall of the Righteous in Paris, commemorating those who saved Jews during WWII, has been vandalised with pro-Russian symbols and numbers referencing Ukraine's Azov Regiment, sparking international condemnation.
Egypt demands Louvre return ancient artefacts
Egypt's antiquities authority launches formal campaign for the return of prized artefacts from the Louvre Museum, escalating global debate about cultural heritage repatriation.
Alzheimer's Patients Return to Nazi-Era Horrors
Groundbreaking research reveals dementia patients in Germany are mentally returning to traumatic Holocaust experiences, presenting unprecedented challenges for caregivers and medical professionals.
Fireplace renovation reveals hidden Tudor chamber
A routine home renovation in Shropshire uncovered a secret Tudor-era chamber hidden behind an old fireplace, containing perfectly preserved historical artefacts that stunned archaeologists.
Louvre 1998 robbery case reopened with new evidence
French authorities have reopened the investigation into the infamous 1998 Louvre Museum robbery after compelling new evidence surfaced, potentially cracking one of Paris's most baffling art theft cold cases.
Louvre Heist: France's Crown Jewels Stolen
An audacious theft at the Louvre Museum sees France's priceless crown jewels vanish in a sophisticated heist that has stunned security experts and art historians worldwide.
Greece accuses British Museum of 'provocative indifference'
Greece escalates diplomatic tensions with the UK, demanding immediate return of ancient pink marble ball from British Museum amid accusations of cultural insensitivity.
Page 1 of 4