To better address the question of how the Holocaust affected the Romani, it is important to establish context. This context includes but isn’t limited to: Who the Romani are, how they have been persecuted prior to the Holocaust, their persecution during the Holocaust, and how it affected the survivors and their families. The Romani as…Continue Reading How did the Holocaust affect the Romani?
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How the Holocaust affected Dr. Tilly Edinger and Paleontology
by Abigail Burch On Paleontology Paleontology in Germany and America in the late 1800s and early 1900s had slightly different approaches. Germany regarded paleontology as a segment of geology, while American paleontologists often came from biological or zoological backgrounds. While the idea of evolution was accepted by both, American paleontologists were more eager to accept…Continue Reading How the Holocaust affected Dr. Tilly Edinger and Paleontology
The Holocaust and Generational Trauma
by Tori Searce As time moves on, Holocaust survivors are decreasing in numbers, which limits our ability to hear survivor testimonies and learn different stories, and limits our understanding of the Holocaust and its impacts. This begs the question of how the generations after are being impacted by the Holocaust. Research shows that there are…Continue Reading The Holocaust and Generational Trauma
Empathy and Holocaust Education
by Leah Gelfand In recent history, educators and researchers have been attempting to discover the best methods to teach students about the Holocaust. However, because the Holocaust is a unique historical event, this task is complicated (Carmon 3). Many educators and researchers believe that engaging students’ empathy is useful when teaching about the Holocaust (Mihr…Continue Reading Empathy and Holocaust Education
How did the Holocaust affect Youth?
The term “childhood” has a variety of meanings. We today know it as the period between the ages of one and twelve. It is a period in which substantial physical and mental growth and learning occurs (Britannica Encylopedia). However, in Nazi Germany and Nazi-occupied Europe, childhood had two meanings. The German youth were molded into…Continue Reading How did the Holocaust affect Youth?
How did the Holocaust affect Family History?
Dr. Eric Totten (History) discusses his family’s experiences in Nazi Germany and the effects the family story continues to have….Continue Reading How did the Holocaust affect Family History?
How did the Holocaust affect the Game Industry?
Professor Curtis Maughan (World Languages Digital Humanities Studio) discusses how the legacy of National Socialism affects the German gaming industry, as well the potential—and potential challenges—for digital gaming and Holocaust memory.…Continue Reading How did the Holocaust affect the Game Industry?
How did the Holocaust affect Mathematics?
Edmund Harriss (Mathematics and Art) discusses mathematicians and mathematical work and thought before and after the Holocaust. He addresses not only how communities of mathematicians were affected, but also how the meaning of mathematics was affected by National Socialism, the war, the Holocaust, and the Cold War that followed….Continue Reading How did the Holocaust affect Mathematics?
How did the Holocaust affect Immigration Policy?
Professor Amelia McGowan (Law) traces the history of immigration policy in the United States, how it affected people’s lives during the 1930s and ‘40s, and how the Holocaust affects US immigration policy today….Continue Reading How did the Holocaust affect Immigration Policy?
How did the Holocaust affect Music?
Professor Phillip Silver (University of Maine) discusses how and why he came to study and perform pieces by composers whose lives and work were affected by the Holocaust, concluding with a short performance….Continue Reading How did the Holocaust affect Music?