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Why colonialism still matters today

Colonialism is the process by which one state or group takes control of another territory and exerts power over aspects of society, such as the economy, politics and culture. It has shaped, and continues to shape, both domestic and international politics. It has been the bedrock of some of history’s most devastating conflicts.

16-year-old Irma Mecele explains the basics of colonialism

Explainer: The German genocide in Namibia

Between 1904 and 1908, German colonial forces killed an estimated 65,000 Herero and 10,000 Nama people in German South West Africa, now Namibia, in what historians widely regard as the first genocide of the twentieth century.

16-year-old Rinn Konishi explains how the Herero and Nama genocide unfolded and why its legacy endures

Did the German legal system allow Hitler to gain power?

After Germany’s defeat in the First World War, Kaiser Wilhelm the Second abdicated and the Weimar Republic was established. The new parliamentary democracy promised change.

17-year-old Lola Kadas interviews historian Marcin Fronia about the legal failures behind Hitler’s political rise

Why did Germany print so much money after the First World War?

In 1923, Germany experienced one of the worst cases of hyperinflation in modern history. The German mark lost its value so quickly that workers rushed to spend their wages before prices rose again.

17-year-old Max Yau looks back at Germany’s 1923 hyperinflation crisis

How long does it take to name a war crime?

In history, after a terrible crime takes place, it is crucial to remember its importance. This is why it is also important for societies to select a suitable name that will be used for centuries.

17-year-old Klara Hammudeh examines the process of naming the dark sides of history

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