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History Science World War II

Doctors of depravity

As longtimers around here know, I have a great interest in all things World War II, including the Holocaust. I’ve written numerous times, either in the context of discussing the Holocaust or while discussing bioethics and the evolution of about the horrific medical experiments carried out by the Nazis. Much less frequently mentioned are the […]

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Belated carnivalia

It’s history time, both good and bad! First, there’s the latest History Carnival. Next, there’s the Carnival of Bad History. Enjoy!

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History Holocaust Holocaust denial Politics

Good riddance to bad rubbish

Goodbye and good riddance.

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History

The History Carnival

Fellow ScienceBlogger Martin is hosting the History Carnival over at Aardvarchaeology. More good stuff to peruse!

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History Holocaust Holocaust denial Politics Religion

More stomping free speech flat in Europe: Genocide “denial” to be criminalized?

Remember how often I rail against misguided laws that seek to criminalize Holocaust denial, laws such as the one in Austria under which David Irving was imprisoned? I’ve referred to them more than once as “stomping free speech flat,” and I still believe that’s what they do. I’ve also pointed out the danger of a […]