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“The Mausoleum of the Martyrdom of Polish Villages in Michniów” by Miroslaw Nizio
A haunting memorial to the victims of Nazi pacification campaigns
Over the course of World War II, Nazi forces committed innumerable atrocities upon the people of Poland. In addition to the violence of the extermination campaigns, German forces waged a war of terror against the Polish civilian populations living in … Continue reading
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New Grief Education Implementations For Students
How some schools are leading the way
In the United States almost one in 20 children will lose a parent by age 16, and most children will experience the loss of a family member or friend by the time they graduate high school, according to the Coalition … Continue reading
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“Immortality” by Clare Harner Lyon
A comforting elegy without clear origins
Does this poem sound familiar? Do not stand By my grave, and weep. I am not there, I do not sleep— I am the thousand winds that blow … Continue reading
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“Under You” by The Foo Fighters
A song to angry-cry to until you feel better
When I saw the Foo Fighters perform on the main stage of the music festival Boston Calling last May, it was obvious something was a bit off. Dave Grohl, their legendarily energetic lead singer and guitarist, was uncharacteristically subdued. You … Continue reading
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How Hollywood Gets Death Wrong
And why that needs to change
Film and television have long had a compelling impact on shaping societal norms and values. There are some good reasons why it’s been utilized as an effective form of propaganda by political regimes in years past, and why it’s often … Continue reading
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