The Treaty of Versailles, 1919: The Secret Turning Point That Changed Europe Forever
Learn how the Treaty of Versailles in 1919 ended World War I and why it plunged Germany into crisis. Hyperinflation, reparations, and Hitler’s rise to power—explained simply
Friedrichshain Children's Park: Why the ‚Teepee Village‘ Perpetuates Colonial Racism
Find out why the children's playground in Volkspark Friedrichshain perpetuates colonial racism—and how we can overcome stereotypes.
Colonial Borders in Africa: How Lines Torn History Apart and What We Can Learn Today
Learn how colonial borders have fragmented Africa from the Berlin Conference to the present day. Impacts, conflicts, and potential solutions.
Understanding African Borders: Legacy and Unity
African Borders: Learn how the 1884 Berlin Conference shaped Africa and how the continent is fostering unity today
Twitter and Tear Gas: Why Online Protests Fail So Quickly
Zeynep Tufekci’s *Twitter and Teargas* shows that social media can mobilize social movements quickly, but lasting change requires more than just reach.
Dinosaurs at the Natural History Museum in Berlin: The Colonial History Behind Them
One of the world's largest dinosaur skeletons is drawing thousands of visitors to the Berlin Museum of Natural History. But behind this spectacular exhibit lie colonial roots.
Sale of Human Skulls (from a Colonial Context) at Flea Markets in 2024
At flea markets in Germany, human skulls are sold as merchandise with price tags: not museum pieces, but reality
Witch Hunts: How Female Healers Became Victims of Patriarchy
Learn how witch hunts oppressed women as healers and why patriarchy and capitalism were the real driving forces behind them.
T4 Euthanasia Program: Nazi Medical Crimes in the Name of Eugenics
Learn more about the T4 euthanasia program, eugenics, and the Nazis’ medical crimes—and why this history is still relevant today
Cobalt from the Congo: The Bloody Price of Our Smartphones
Cobalt from the Congo powers our technology. But the price is high: exploitation, war, and environmental destruction. Here’s what you can do.