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Questionable Exhibit in Nanjing Massacre Memorial Hall

Avi Telyas — Sun, 03 Jan 2010 14:24:35 +0000

John Rabe was a German Businessman (Siemens), living in Nanjing during the Japanese Massacre (was also a member of the Nazi Party)

I will not write about his admirable efforts to create a Safety Zone as protection from the Japanese Army, as you can read it anywhere else.

For some strange reason, the Curator of the Nanjing Massacre Hall decided to add the following to the Exhibition:

Apparently, a document from Adolf Hitler to John Rabe is proving his good nature and deeds. Yes, same Adolf Hitler that planned the mass murders of 6,000,000 Jews! The same Adolf Hitler who started second World War which resulted in death of more than 70,000,000.

I have no idea what was the Curator thinking when he decided to use this, but I am planning to find out.

Will report here if I will get an official response from the Museum to the letter I will send tomorrow.

Ignaz Trebitsch-Lincoln – Chao Kung

Avi Telyas — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 18:35:39 +0000

The Mamot’s Hole brought to my attention the unique life story of Ignaz Trebitsch-Lincoln.

He was born Jewish, converted to Christianity, became a member in the British Parliament, he was a Nazi agent, deported to China, converted to Buddhism and collaborated with the Japanese… wow!

A link to Wikipedia.

Atsu-Hime

Avi Telyas — Sun, 07 Sep 2008 15:46:44 +0000

We follow this Taiga Drama from NHK. Though I am sure it is not 100% true, it is quite fun to study about Samurai life, and for this Taiga Drama, the events that lead to the fall of the Shogunate, and to the Meiji Restoration.

Will try to write some more in the future.