This blog post explores the history of Auschwitz and the Holocaust, emphasizing the importance of survivor testimony and the enduring lessons for humanity.

History often feels like a series of dates and distant names, but the Holocaust is a visceral reminder of what happens when "unchecked hate leads to violence". Among the most haunting symbols of this era is , the largest of the Nazi concentration and extermination camps.

Mass violence was preceded by systematic dehumanization—stripping people of their names, possessions, and dignity.