Nazi Germany

German Socialist Party was Hitler's first choice, says historian

Newly discovered documents show Hitler only joined Nazi party after being rejected by his first choice, the German Socialist Party.

Jewish athlete barred from 1936 Berlin Olympics dies at 103

Margaret Lambert, outstanding high jumper barred by Nazis from Olympic games over her Jerwish identity, passes away in New York

Hebrew University professor: Israel becoming like Nazi Germany

Political science professor at Hebrew University claims Israel on 'slippery slope' to fascism.

Nazi national anthem accidently used in US-German tennis match

US Tennis Association mistakenly uses version of German national anthem associated with Nazi regime.

Forgiving the unforgivable

Ex-London mayor compares European Union to Nazi Germany

Boris Johnson claims EU is tool to maintain 'unbeatable German advantage' over continent.

Radiohead vocalist says YouTube like Nazi Germany

Thom Yorke accuses YouTube and Google of stealing art and profiting from it, as the 'Nazis did' during World War II.

'Nazi Gold' Treasure Hunters Could Face Charges

Piotr Koper and Andreas Richter could make millions on 'Nazi gold' train find - if they aren't convicted over missing permits.

Nazi Propaganda Continues to Influence Germany: Study

Survey finds 5% of Germans 'extremely' anti-Semitic, doubles with Germans who lived through the Nazi regime.

Hitler's Secret Champagne Stash Found in Saxony

Cognac found in cellars six stories under historic villa, restaurant owner reveals find to European newspapers.

What Really Happened to Hitler's Body?

Moscow to reveal the full details of Hitler's suicide - and what came after - from Stalin's secret files in May.

Nazi Surrender Telegram to Go Up for Auction

Rare find expected to garner between $20,000-$30,000 in New York auction.

'Apples to Apples' Card Causes 'Nazi Poland' Snafu

Apples to...oranges? Mattel apologizes after Warsaw insists card for 'Schindler's List' in popular game was 'historically inaccurate.'

French D-Day Architect Dies

Jean-Louis Cremieux-Brilhac, one of the first to condemn the Holocaust and man who wrote instructions for French during D-Day, was 98.

Greece: $303B in Reparations from Germany for Nazi Occupation

Sudden demands for billion in reparation funds surface as Greece struggles to pay off massive debt.

Hermann Goering's Suit to Be Auctioned in the UK

Nazi leader's suit found to be an original - after auction house owner notices sweat stains.

Leftist Playwright Compares Jewish Home Campaign to Nazis

Yehoshua Sobol says "Stop Apologizing" slogan reminiscent of law enacted in Nazi Germany to appease nation's sense of guilt.

eBay Removes Sale of Soap Made from 'Holocaust Victims'

Dutch prosecutors block sale of soap after antiquities owner hands himself in to police.

Fanta Ad Pulled in Germany After Nazi Gaffe

Coca-cola pulls TV ad for Fanta, after it fails to mention that it was created due to supply shortages in Nazi Germany.

Poland to Restore PhDs Voided by Nazi Germany

University makes 'symbolic gesture' to restore doctorates held by Jews and Nazi opposers.

Robert Wolfe: The Holocaust History 'Warrior'

The passing of chief archivist of Nazi crimes is also the end of an era.

Prominent German Jewish Writer Ralph Giordano Dead at 91

Giordano, a Holocaust survivor, wrote 23 books on social and national issues.

Jewish Tombstones Used to Pave Roads Return to Cemeteries

Polish officials to restore Jewish tombstones in Warsaw to their rightful place after they are discovered bricked into WWII-era buildings.

German Teacher Caught Trying to Steal Relics from Auschwitz

German teacher attempts to steal victims' items from Auschwitz-Birkenau museum in latest case of death camp-linked theft.

Czech MP: Catholic Church was a Partner in Nazis War Crimes

Czech MP causes storm after accusing the Catholic Church of agreeing to massacre of Jews, helping Nazis escape justice.

Australian Auction House Faces Controversy Over Nazi Memorabilia

Jewish community leaders in Adelaide slam auction house for selling Nazi flags and swords as 'militaria.'

Nazi Art Hoarder Leaves Stash to Swedish Museum

Disputed artworks donated to Bern Art Museum foundation. Will they ever be returned to their Jewish owners?

Vienna Philharmonic to Return Nazi Looted Painting

Austrian orchestra known to have a Nazi past becomes newest party in Nazi-looted art reparation efforts.

Germany, Nazi's Heir Reach Accord on 'Nazi Art' Stash

Art hoarder Cornelius Gurlitt likely to retain many of the Nazi-looted artworks after settling deal with German government.

New Yorker Joins Legal Fray over Nazi Art Trove

Cornelius Gurlitt, alleged hoarder of art stolen by the Nazis, fights petition to return stolen painting to heir of looting victim.

Germany Rejects Greece's Bid For Holocaust Reparations

Community of Thessaloniki will not receive compensation for Holocaust horrors, Berlin says, but leaves possibility of future aid open.

Hungary Backpedals on Disputed Holocaust Monument

Budapest responds to Jewish groups' outrage at monument, which allegedly whitewashes its role in the Holocaust.

German Recluse Launches Website on 'Nazi Art' Trove

Cornelius Gurlitt, German man suspected of hoarding 1,400 works of art taken from Jews by the Nazis, launches site about the trove.

Private Letters Shed New Light on the Man Behind the Holocaust

Heinrich Himmler's letters document the rise and fall of Nazi Germany - and the private life of Adolf Hitler's right-hand man.

German State Flip-Flops, Allows Publication of Mein Kampf

In yet another about-face, German state decides to publish an annotated edition of Adolf Hitler's hate-filled manifesto.

Berlin Museum Artworks: Sold Under Nazi Duress?

Hearing begins Wednesday on the 'Welfenschatz,' believed to have been sold by Jewish owners under Nazi regime.

Bavaria Retracts Reprint Plans for Mein Kampf

German state retracts 2012 initiative to provide German-language reprint of Adolf Hitler hate text, after complaints from Jewish groups.

Nazi Art Finds Begin Return to Descendants of Jewish Owners

Marc Chagall painting found in Nazi art trove among first to be returned to descendants of Holocaust victims.

Roger Waters Compares Israel to Nazi Germany

Pink Floyd vocalist says in interview that Israel's policy is similar to what went on in the 1930s in Germany.

Berlin Zoo Seeks Jewish Shareholders Stripped of Shares

After Nazi art looting scandal comes to light, report reveals Berlin Zoo is looking to restore its own reputation regarding Nazi era.

Prof. Moshe Arens in Shdema: New Version of Warsaw Ghetto Events

Event, funded by Women in Green, discusses full extent of Jewish, Israeli involvement in Uprising, tells unknown perspective.

Portraits of Jewish Musicians, Looted by Nazis, in TA Exhibition

Once given up for lost, David Friedmann's vivid portraits of pre-WW2 Jewish musicians arrive at Tel Aviv exhibition.

Denmark Grapples with Past Relations with Nazi Germany

A brave move which helped save thousands of Danish Jews - or a surrender which helped facilitate the Nazi war effort?

92-Year-Old Ex-Nazi Now On Trial For Murder

Siert Bruins, a Dutch-born former Nazi, will appear before a German court: accused of killing a resistance fighter back in 1944.

Nazi Rosenberg's Diary Found

Diary kept by Alfred Rosenberg, a confidant of Adolf Hitler, had been missing since the Nuremberg trials ended in 1946.

Switzerland knew of Holocaust in 1942: report

Swiss officials knew in May 1942 that Jews were being exterminated in Nazi concentration camps, Swiss television reported.

Jewish Author Tenenbon: Germans are Anti-Semites

Author Tuvia, founder of New York’s Jewish theatre, dropped a bombshell in his new book, calling most Germans secret anti-Semites.