Le Chambon: A Village Takes a Stand
Explore rescue during the Holocaust with the story of a community in Southern France that sheltered and hid thousands of Jews fleeing Nazi persecution (Spanish available).
Le Chambon: A Village Takes a Stand (en español)
Explore rescue during the Holocaust with the story of a community in Southern France that sheltered and hid thousands of Jews fleeing Nazi persecution.
Beyond Any Nation’s Universe of Obligation
Learn about the plight of the Polish Jews expelled by the Nazis from their homes in Germany in 1938.
Crisis in Czechoslovakia
Consider why Hitler's demand for the Sudetenland evolved into an international crisis, and evaluate the resulting agreement forged by Hitler, Chamberlain, and Daladier.
Diplomatic Responses: The Smallbones Scheme
Discover how a British diplomat created a visa program that allowed 48,000 Jews to escape Nazi-occupied Germany.
Opportunism during Kristallnacht
Examine firsthand reports of the theft committed against Jews during the chaos and violence of Kristallnacht.
Opportunism during Kristallnacht (en español)
In Spanish, examine firsthand reports of the theft committed against Jews during the chaos and violence of Kristallnacht. This resource is in Spanish.
A Visitor’s Perspective on Kristallnacht
Consider a Swiss merchant’s account of how his German colleagues responded to the events of Kristallnacht.
A Visitor’s Perspective on Kristallnacht (en español)
In Spanish, consider a Swiss merchant’s account of how his German colleagues responded to the events of Kristallnacht.
Historical Context for Schindler's List
Explore the history of events behind the film Schindler's List with this interactive timeline.
A Matter of Obedience?
Learn about psychologist Stanley Milgram’s experiments on obedience and the insight they offer into the motives of Nazi perpetrators.