The big questions of the Holocaust

Laurence Rees, a prominent historian known for his in-depth research on the Holocaust, joins the discussion to unravel the complexities of this tragic period. He explains how centuries of antisemitism paved the way for the Nazis' brutal agenda. Key events like Kristallnacht and the establishment of ghettos reveal the systematic persecution faced by Jews. Rees also confronts the darker role of medical professionals during the atrocities and addresses common misconceptions surrounding the Holocaust, emphasizing the unique suffering of its Jewish victims.