Category: Scrutinized

  • The hunt for Germany’s nazi-criminals continues: 6000 suspects await investigation

    The hunt for Germany’s nazi-criminals continues: 6000 suspects await investigation

    The leading executive of Germany’s center for nazi-crimes expects that about a dozen former concentration camp thugs are to be arrested. Chief attorney Kurt Schrimm told the Deutsche Presse Agentur (dap) the authorities are working on a list with all the guards at Auschwitz, 6,000 in number. Schrimm heads the center for nazi-crimes and he and 19 employees are on a frantic hunt for the last surviving…

  • Should the Guillotine that was used to behead Hans and Sophie Sholl be exhibited?

    Should the Guillotine that was used to behead Hans and Sophie Sholl be exhibited?

    A killing machine rouses German emotions. A Guillotine is found in a museum depot last January. It was used during the Third Reich and ended the lifes of many German resistance fighters, most notably Hans and Sophie Scholl’s. They were beheaded in February 1943, 61 years ago, only 4 days after their housekeeper told the authorities they were spreading anti-nazi leaflets. An art-historian found their…

  • German archaeologists reveal spectacular ‘barbarian’ treasure

    German archaeologists reveal spectacular ‘barbarian’ treasure

    An amateur archaeologist looted an early medieval treasure site last week (DisputedPast reported). Officials of the German state Rhineland-Palantinate showed the treasure yesterday. Given the value of the precious golden and silver objects, it is easy to understand why the finder was reluctant to deliver the goods to the authorities. Fine golden ornaments, silver cutlery and other golden…

  • Why ‘War Generation’ is strongly criticized in America

    Why ‘War Generation’ is strongly criticized in America

    In Germany, the historical drama ‘Unsere Mütter, Unsere Väter’ was a great success. Now, the mini-series is running in America under the title ‘Generation War’ and receives little understanding. The series recently started in American cinema’s but is branded already as ‘five hours of self-pity’ by many critics. It may seem hardly surprising that when a film aims to understand the young soldiers of the German Wehrmacht, it meets little openness…

  • American post-war policy created conditions for Kim-dynastie to become all powerful

    American post-war policy created conditions for Kim-dynastie to become all powerful

    Last week, the new Korean leader Kim Jong Un executed his uncle, who was accused of betraying the “warmest paternal love” by his 30-year-old nephew. Kim Jong Un’s Uncle was likely a threat to his supreme command. His execution was a result of a power struggle of the inner circle of North Korea’s ruling family. The origins of this notorious and all-powerful dynasty, that…

  • Why Japan had to abolish state-Shinto 68 years ago

    Why Japan had to abolish state-Shinto 68 years ago

    On December 15th, 1945, Japan abolished Shinto religion on American instigation. They regarded the ancient Shinto religion as an important part of Japanese nationalism and militarism – both foundations of the aggressive expansionist policy of imperial Japan in the first half of the 20th century. Shintoism is an old religion, dating back to the early…

  • Could tattoos hold the key to deciphering the long lost language of the Indus Valley culture?

    Could tattoos hold the key to deciphering the long lost language of the Indus Valley culture?

    Women of the Rabari and Bharwad communities, nomadic tribes living in the Indian state of Gujarat, are known for the elaborate tattoos they wear on their faces, arms and legs. The tattoos represent characteristics such as fertility or acquired skills. New research indicates that these tattoos closely resemble symbols used in the Indus Valley script,…