Week of February 3-9, 2025
Each week, we offer you a selection of articles related to the history of the Second World War, transgenerational memory and historical transmission.
Click on the images to access the full articles!
War and family silence: Mari Böhrk-Martin breaks the taboo.
Mari Böhrk-Martin examines how some German families have kept their pasts silent. A reflection that resonates far beyond Germany.
(An article by Anja Bölck - Nordkurier.de )
Resistance and memory: a historical film that is causing a sensation on Netflix.
Inspired by a true story, this historical drama traces the journey of Gunnar Sønsteby, an emblematic figure of the Norwegian resistance during the Second World War, and is a must-see on Netflix at the start of 2025.
(By Sarah Dupont - leclaireur.fnac.com )
Diving into the Resistance through the archives
A particularly accomplished synthesis, The Resistance Years 1940-1944 traces the plural nature of the Resistance, its actors, their commitments and their actions.
(by Jacques DURET - nonfiction.fr )
Netherlands: publication of 425,000 names of collaborators
The Dutch government has unveiled a major historical database, raising questions about collective memory and justice.
(by Camille Dubuffet - bfmtv.com )
Jesse Eisenberg and the Legacy of Family Trauma
Hollywood actor Jesse Eisenberg recently addressed his Jewish family history in his new film. In an interview, he shared some of his personal fears as a man.
(By Nerdy Gamlouse - lesnews.ca )
Sabin Bode and the War of Trauma: An Unsung Legacy
German journalist Sabine Bode has opened a vital door on a long-ignored subject: the suffering of children who lived through World War II. These traumas, kept silent for decades, continue to weigh on their children and grandchildren, across generations.
Check out this article by Martina Winkelhofer, published in the Kronenzeitung, which highlights these stories and their transgenerational impact.
What do you think about these topics? Come and discuss them with us!
Subscribe to be informed of the news and new features of our site
Comments