Auschwitz-Birkenau

Unprecedented work at Auschwitz to preserve Holocaust site

Brick by brick, plank by plank, workers at the former Nazi German death camp Auschwitz-Birkenau carefully clean its barracks to preserve the Holocaust symbol for future generations. 

Jan 13, 2017, 11:29 AM IST

Around Auschwitz, Holocaust items rescued from oblivion

Things are looking good for a group of unusual treasure hunters who have already removed dozens of items from a small wooden cabin in southern Poland. 

Nov 18, 2016, 10:26 AM IST

Pope Francis walks alone through Auschwitz

The pontiff clutched his crucifix to his chest as he walked slowly along a row of memorial plaques, written in the 23 languages spoken by the prisoners.

Jul 29, 2016, 21:44 PM IST

Pope Francis pays silent visit to Auschwitz

Pope Francis on Friday walked alone through the notorious wrought-iron "Arbeit Macht Frei" gates at Auschwitz-Birkenau beginning a historic visit to the former Nazi death camp.

Jul 29, 2016, 14:30 PM IST