WWII, episode 7: The Holocaust

The Holocaust is a tragedy on an unimaginable scale. It was the result of unrestrained racism amongst those with absolute power. This episode focuses on the history of antisemitism, the rise of the Nazis as an explicitly antisemitic regime, and the unspeakable evil that they wrought. This was a packed lecture, and a rushed lecture. I did not even have time to talk about Oskar Schindler. During the editing process, I was ashamed that I did not even mention once that the Holocaust also targeted the Roma people, homosexuals, Jehovah's Witnesses, pacifists, and communists, among others. Alas, if everything about World War II that should be addressed was in fact addressed in this class, it would last years and years. For now, listen to this episode, internalize that visceral reaction that I hope you have against such violent hatred, and join with me in saying, "never again."