A remarkable artifact survives to tell the story of the first moments of the Battle of the Atlantic.

The Nazi dictatorship policed, prosecuted, and ultimately murdered thousands of gay men during its 12 years of rule.

This article examines how World War II marked an important moment in the political history of modern zoos.

American jurists in occupied Germany developed international law with the concept of crimes against humanity, then grappled with its meaning.

In March 1942, a special exhibit opened in New York City of 14 pieces of art each contributed by 14 artists who had escaped Nazi-occupied Europe.