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Why Study Reconstruction?
The Reconstruction era was a pivotal moment in American history. Civil rights were set in motion as Americans grappled to rebuild after the division and trauma of the Civil War, raising essential questions about freedom and democracy.
Stanford Sexual Assault Victim’s Statement
Read an excerpt from Chanel Miller's powerful and courageous victim statement, which she read out in court during her attacker Brock Turner's trial.
All-China Resistance Association of Writers and Artists
Learn about a resistance group that used literary efforts to respond to the Japanese occupation of China.
Japanese Diplomats
Read statements from Japanese diplomats rationalizing the brutality of Japanese troops in China.
The Nanjing Safety Zone
Read about the rescue efforts of a group of Westerners who created a safe place for Chinese refugees during the Nanjing atrocities.
Testimony of Resistance at Auschwitz
Holocaust survivor Helen K. recalls an act of courageous resistance by inmates at Auschwitz.
The Ancient Roots of Anti-Judaism
Scholars trace anti-Jewish myths, hatred, and violence back to the time of the Roman Empire in this historical overview of anti-Judaism’s roots.
The Confessing Church: Early German Protestant Responses to National Socialism - Victoria Barnett
Dr. Victoria Barnett speaks about German Protestant churches during the rise of the Nazis.
The Power of a Lie: The History of the Blood Libel
Staff from Facing History & Ourselves discuss the history and ramifications of the blood libel.