Is World War II a closed chapter of history—or still a battlefield today, in an era of manipulation and disinformation? Join our webinar to discover a new set of educational resources related to disinformation and memory conflicts.

The Histories at War: WWII in the Age of Disinformation educational package aims to provide teachers and educators with tools to mark the 80. anniversary of the WW2 ending. Join us to listen, ask your questions and recive a complete set of teaching materials. The goal of the package is to deepen historical knowledge, raise awareness of WWII’s consequences, and understand memory conflicts and disinformation. It also promotes critical thinking, media analysis, and recognizing modern threats like deepfake and AI-driven propaganda.

This May marks 80 years since the end of World War II – not only a moment of reflection, but also a time when history is increasingly used in the service of contemporary political narratives. Students encounter references to war in the news, films, and social media – so they must be able to critically analyze sources and recognize manipulation.

📅 20 May 2025
⏰ 5:00-6:30 pm (CET)
🗣 Language: English

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During the webinar we will present the following topics:

  • Lesson: “Memory Games on Wikipedia”
    This lesson includes a set of exercises, a quiz, worksheets, and a debate scenario. Together, we will explore how Wikipedia – one of the main sources of information for young people – can sometimes be used to distort or manipulate historical narratives.

  • Lesson: “From Division to Dialogue: Remembering May 8 in East and West Germany”
    In this lesson, Christoph Meißner and Arkadi Miller, experts from the Museum Berlin-Karlshorst, share their reflections on the recent May 8 anniversary. They address the question how have East and West Germany remembered May 8–9, 1945 – and why do these differences still matter today.

  • Lesson: “From Flag to Myth: How WWII Was Remembered in Soviet Georgia”
    Using visual thinking strategies, this lesson examines the story behind an iconic photo taken in Berlin. Giorgi Chkadua, a teacher and researcher from Ilia State University in Tbilisi and lecturer at the Free University of Tbilisi, will introduce the complex ways in which myths, manipulations, and competing narratives shape the memory of World War II and the Soviet past in Georgia.

  • Lesson ‘Grandparent. Grand stories’
    Márta Szabó, teacher from Budapest Mihály Fazekas Practical Elementary School and High School in Hungary will present her universal and multidisciplinary lesson plan that invites pupils to explore and share their personal histories related to the WW2 in the classroom.

For whom:
Webinar for teachers, educators, employees of memorial sites and cultural institutions.

After the webinar you will receive:
A complete set of teaching materials (introductory article for teachers, online quizzes, a scenario for a student debate, a set of photos and sources) that will allow you to prepare your lesson.

What will it look like?
Presentation, online conversation and Q&A session