The magazine

Academic perspectives on coming to terms with National Socialism

Prof. Dr. Hermann Pünder focuses on “Trauma in one’s own family history” and examines psychological aspects of coming to terms with the past. His analysis illustrates how Nazi crimes affect families over generations.

In “Like a snowball that triggers an avalanche”, Dr. Doris Danzer describes how small research approaches can trigger major social discussions. Her article documents the dynamics of memory processes and their unpredictable developments.

Innovative mediation approaches

The magazine presents new ways of communicating history digitally. The article “Scrollstory – a format for digital remembrance work?” examines how narrative online formats make complex historical contexts accessible. The scroll story technique makes it possible to present historical events in an interactive and visually appealing way.

Katrin Kasparek develops methodological approaches for empathic historical work in “Changing perspectives: Understanding the relatives of Nazi victims”. Her article shows how you can develop a deeper understanding of the victims’ suffering through a targeted change of perspective. The practical exercises in her article will help you to overcome emotional barriers when dealing with Nazi history.

In “Remembrance culture (projects) in social work”, Prof. Martin Stummbaum combines two important fields of work. His analysis shows how socio-educational approaches can enrich remembrance work. He presents concrete examples of projects that sensitize teenagers and young adults to the history of National Socialism.

A comprehensive FAQ answers questions about the NaziCrimesAtlas app. You will find out how you can make the best use of the platform for your educational work. Additional articles document the Augsburg network meeting and present successful cooperation projects.