World War II Daily Podcast

SUPPORT US BY SUBSCRIBING! A new year, a new season! The World War II Daily Podcast returns today for its 3rd year.Episode 22 features Jenny Chan, co-founder of Pacific Atrocities Education, a nonprofit she helped establish in 2014 to research and preserve World War II history in the Asia-Pacific. Growing up in the United States, Jenny became interested in this work after hearing her grandmother’s experiences living under Japanese occupation in Hong Kong, stories that were largely absent from what shelearned in school.Through Pacific Atrocities Education, she and her team have worked to recover survivor testimonies and digitize over a million fragile war crimes documents from the U.S. National Archives. Her work focuses on documenting Japanese wartime atrocities, preserving historical evidence, and bringing greater attention to parts of the war that remain less discussed in mainstream narratives.In this episode, we discuss Japanese wartime atrocities in general and take a closer look at Unit 731 — exploring the historical context, the available evidence, and the importance of preserving these histories for future generations.For daily WW2 content check out our Instagram: @worldwarii_daily and @samuel.dekortePacific Atrocities Education: @pacificatrocitieseduLearn more about Pacific Atrocities Education: https://www.pacificatrocities.org/Thank you for watching!

In Episode 21 of The World War II Daily Podcast, we are joined by Bianca Fiori, a Brazilian educator and historian whose work brings Holocaust memory into a space that is vital, necessary, and too often overlooked.Bianca was born in São Bernardo do Campo, São Paulo, and holds degrees in Pedagogy and History, with postgraduate studies in Afro-Brazilian Culture and History, as well as an MBA in Museology, Curatorship, and Exhibition Management. For more than twelve years, she has dedicated herself to studying the Holocaust, and for the past three and a half years she has worked as an educator at the Holocaust Memorial in São Paulo, guiding school groups through one of the most important sites of remembrance in Latin America.In this episode, we deliberately move beyond the traditional centers of Holocaust discourse — Europe, the United States, and Israel — to explore how memory, education, and responsibility take shape in Brazil. Together with Bianca, we discuss why a Holocaust memorial matters in a Latin American country, how these histories resonate far beyond their geographic origins, and what it means to teach the Holocaust to new generations in a Brazilian context.This conversation offers fresh perspectives on global remembrance, the role of education in preserving historical truth, and the enduring impact of the Holocaust across borders.As this is our final episode of 2025, we want to thank every listener for being part of another year of The World War II Daily. Your support, engagement, and commitment to historical reflection make this project possible. We wish you all a peaceful holiday season and look forward to continuing this journey together in the year ahead.Follow and support us! The World War II Daily - https://www.instagram.com/worldwarii_daily?igsh=NjRmZTZ1c3pzYW9uSamuel de Korte - https://www.instagram.com/samuel.dekorte?igsh=MXZoOGtsdzJhZTV3Yw==Holocaust Memorial in São Paulo — Official Website: https://www.memorialdoholocausto.org.br/Holocaust Memorial in São Paulo — Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/memorialdoholocausto?igsh=aWlweXd4NmF6cm11See you next year! Pietro DesertiThe World War II Daily Podcast

In this milestone 20ᵗʰ episode of The World War IIDaily Podcast, we sit down with Paweł Sawicki — press officer and educator at the Auschwitz-Birkenau State Museum, and editor-in-chief of the online magazine Memoria, dedicated to Holocaust history and remembrance.Together, we discuss a growing and troubling challenge for historical memory: how artificial intelligence and digital technologies when misused, can distort, decontextualize, or even erase critical aspects of the Holocaust and the legacyof Auschwitz. We explore why preserving authenticity matters more than ever and reflect on how institutions like the Auschwitz Memorial and committed individuals can help safeguard historical truth.📷 Follow us on Instagram: @worldwarii_daily & @samuel.dekorteAuschwitz Memorial on Instagram: @auschwitzmemorial🌐 Learn more about the Auschwitz Memorial & support their work: https://www.auschwitz.org/en/🎙️ Explore Paweł’s podcsst - “On Auschwitz”: https://open.spotify.com/show/7I18XVJrba2sGNXwI1l00r?si=769a9f14d4034d07Thank you for being part of our community and for helping keep history alive.— The WorldWar II Daily Podcast

In this episode, Samuel de Korte welcomes Quin Cho, historian, researcher, and author with Pacific Atrocities Education, whose work brings much-needed attention to the overlooked narratives of East Asia during World War II. Quin’s recent book, “The Kwantung Army: Manchukuo and Imperial Japan’s Expansion in Asia,” offers an in-depth look at one of Imperial Japan’s most influential and controversial military institutions. Together, they discuss the Kwantung Army’s origins, its central role in Japan’s expansion across China and Manchuria, and the lasting consequences of its actions on regional history. Quin also shares insights into her research process, the significance of highlighting Asian perspectives in World War II studies, and how confronting this history helps us understand the broader legacy of imperialism and war.Follow The World War II Daily for daily World War II content: @worldwarii_dailyFollow Samuel de Korte: @samuel.dekorteLearn more about Quin Cho’s work and books: -           https://www.amazon.com/Rise-Kwantung-Army-Japans-Manchuria-ebook/dp/B0FK5F787Q?ref_=ast_author_mpb-           https://www.pacificatrocities.org/quin-cho.htmlDiscover Pacific Atrocities Education, the organization that made this interview possible and continues to do outstanding work in promoting education and awareness of the Pacific War: https://www.pacificatrocities.org/

In this episode, we welcome Jean Bee Chan, whose story is one of survival, resilience, and unwavering dedication to justice. From living through the hardships of wartime China to becoming a lifelong advocate for memory and human rights, Jean’s journey is as powerful as it is moving. Throughout our conversation, she shares deeply personal experiences — moments of loss, endurance, and courage — that remind us of the human cost of war and the strength it takes to keep those memories alive.This was an emotional episode for us to record, and we are grateful to Jean for her openness and honesty in sharing her life with us.A special thanks goes to Jenny Chan and Pacific Atrocities Education for helping make this conversation possible. You can learn more about their important work at pacificatrocities.org.Jean's book: https://www.amazon.com.br/s?k=jean+bee+chan&crid=3USZ0ON5Q3LZQ&sprefix=jean+bee+chan%2Caps%2C288&ref=nb_sb_nossIf you enjoyed this conversation, don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast and find us on all major platforms. Follow us on Instagram: @worldwarii_daily and @samuel.dekorte. And follow @pacificatrocitiesedu for more educational resources and stories.Thank you for listening! Next Episode will be out next month, STAY TUNED!