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The Holocaust was one of the most horrific events of the twentieth century. Learn more through this extensive list of links.

The Holocaust
The Holocaust was one of the most horrific events of the 20th century. Learn more through this large compilation of articles, links, a timeline, a glossary, and much more.

Antisemitism
In the late nineteenth century, antisemitism changed from religious persecution to racial. Learn about the impact of antisemitism from posters, events, and people.

Art
There is no way to fully represent the experiences of the Holocaust, but art allows us to try.

Auschwitz
The name of this camp has become nearly synonymous with the Holocaust. Learn more about this infamous camp through text, timelines, documents, photographs, and more.

Babi Yar
An estimated 100,000 people were murdered by Einsatzgruppen in this infamous ravine. Learn more about the ravine and the few people who survived to tell.

Belzec Death Camp
One of the Operation Reinhard camps, Belzec was a place created for the mass extermination of Jews. Learn more about the death camp at Belzec.

Bergen-Belsen
Located near Celle, Germany, the Bergen-Belsen camp was originally created to hold people selected for exchange for German nationals held in Allied countries. In March 1944, Bergen-Belsen became a regular concentration camp, holding thousands of prisoners including the now famous Anne Frank.

Buchenwald
One of the largest concentration camps in Germany, the Buchenwald concentration camp was established in July 1937 five miles north of Weimar. Learn more about the camp, the prisoners, and life within through these links.

Camps
Concentration camps and death camps have become symbols of horror. How were they set up? Why didn't anyone know about them? What was life like within?

Chelmno
Located approximately 50 miles west of Lodz, Poland, Chelmno was the first Nazi extermination camp. Learn more about this camp and the murder process through these resources.

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