Did you know that histories themselves might be at war? The educational package 'WWII in the Age of Disinformation' consists of five lessons that explore both disinformation during World War II and contemporary memory conflicts related to this transformative period in history.
The five lessons are:
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Wikipedia as a field of narrative historical battles – This lesson explores how Wikipedia becomes a battleground for competing historical narratives, from the Gdańsk/Danzig “edit wars” to contemporary disinformation shaping collective memory online.
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Who Tells the Story? On Soviet War Memorials in Norway – Students examine how Soviet-era and post-2014 monuments in northern Norway serve as instruments of propaganda, blending memory politics with geopolitical tensions.
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War Legends: From the Italian Pippo to Russian Narratives – This lesson connects wartime myths like Italy’s mysterious “Pippo” plane with today’s fabricated legends and conspiracy theories used in Russian propaganda strategies.
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From Flag to Myth– Learners analyze how Victory Day in Georgia intertwines Soviet triumphalism, Stalinist legacies, and Georgian nationalist memory politics.
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From Division to Dialogue: Remembering May 8 in East and West Germany – This lesson compares how East and West Germany have remembered the end of WWII, tracing shifts in commemorative practices, monuments, and political debates over “liberation” versus “occupation.”
Each lesson features a historian’s introduction and ready-to-use teaching resources from experienced educators, while three webinar recordings offer both historical insights and practical guidance for working with students.
