From the windows of the house in which the infamous commandant of Auschwitz lived, one can still see the barracks of the place where the Nazis murdered more than a million people. 80 years after the liberation of the concentration camp by the Soviet Army,
Eighty years after the liberation of Auschwitz, genocide, the persecution of millions of people because of their origin, war and even the possible use of nuclear weapons are once again considered “normal.
Toby Liddell and Advanced Higher History classmate, Poppy Spears, were chosen to represent Balwearie High School on a 'Lessons from Auschwitz' trip to Oświęcim, Poland in November 2024. This is their report.
Tomorrow marks the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau, the Nazi concentration and death camp where more than 1.1 million people were murdered between 1940 and 1945, about 85% of whom were Jews.
One man's daring mission to infiltrate Auschwitz revealed its atrocities to the world – this is his story.
On 27 January 2025, we will commemorate the 80th anniversary of the liberation of the German Nazi concentration and extermination camp Auschwitz. The main commemoration will begin at 4.00 pm in a special tent that will be built over the gate to the former Auschwitz II-Birkenau camp.
Representatives from 53 countries and seven international organisations have confirmed they will take part in commemorations of the 80th anniversary of the liberation of the Nazi German Auschwitz concentration camp in southern Poland on Monday.
Oświęcim, Poland (CNN) — With its manicured garden and spacious interior, the three-story villa was once described as “paradise” by the mother who raised her five children there.
King Charles III will visit Poland. The British monarch will travel to Kraków on Sunday, and on Monday, he will take part in the commemorations of the 80th anniversary of the liberation of the German Nazi concentration and extermination camp Auschwitz-Birkenau.
An upcoming event in southern Poland to mark the 80th anniversary of the liberation of the Nazi German Auschwitz death camp will focus on victims, not politicians, the director of the Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum has said.
With a history dating back to the 12th century, today the local council describes it as 'a city of peace'. But for the rest of the world, the town is known for one thing - the Nazi death camp Auschwitz.