The Peaceful Revolution

True Confessions. Focused as I am on the scourge of Nazism, I hadn’t given much thought to the more recent history of East Germany – until I arrived at the Forum of Contemporary History in Leipzig. Before long, I began to understand the suffering of people living in the so-called German Democratic Republic – and the monumental effort that eventually overthrew this repressive regime.

In the Wake of MadnessBettie DennySeptember 8, 2025GDR, SED, Leipzig, Peaceful Revolution, Saint Nokolaikirche, Berlin Wall Comments

A Young City with an Old Soul

Leipzig is a city of monikers. It is called the City of Music, Little Venice, City of Heroes, Trade Fair City, even Hypezig. What wonders would Leipzig hold for me? I had no family connections with the town, so it was a blank slate. I was looking forward to meeting up with our Omaha friends, Denise and Rich, and reimagining my travels with a lighter touch. After all, Leipzig is a lively city with a university vibe. But once you’re wearing those historical lenses, there’s no ignoring what’s in front of you. And what was in front of me, time and again, harkened back to the past.

Bettie DennyAugust 19, 2025Leipzig, Germany, Holocaust Memorial, Faust, Never Again, Never Again is Now, Nie Wieder ist Jetzt, Mädler, Auerbach's Keller Comment

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