

The Invisible Shoes of Stutthof Concentration Camp
Oct 11, 2024
Grzegorz Kwiatkowski, a poet and musician, shares his poignant discovery of abandoned shoes at Stutthof concentration camp, which holds deep historical significance. He delves into the symbolism of these artifacts, epitomizing the Holocaust’s tragic legacy amidst rising nationalist denialism. Discussions reveal the emotional weight of personal memories and the critical importance of remembrance in confronting historical amnesia. Kwiatkowski emphasizes the need for acknowledgment of these remnants to honor the victims while fighting against the resurgence of authoritarian ideologies.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
Echoes of Stutthof: A Haunting Remembrance
02:24 • 11min
Recent Changes at a Historical Site: Nature and Machinery Intersect
13:28 • 2min
Rediscovering Remnants of the Past
15:26 • 14min
Confronting Willful Amnesia: A Dive into Holocaust Denial
29:29 • 2min
Unearthing Memories: The Stutthof Shoes
31:25 • 14min
Imagining a World Without Death
45:14 • 2min
Echoes of Memory: A Cree Poem and the Holocaust
47:00 • 8min