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‘The black hole of human history’: The liberation of Auschwitz, 81 years on

Alex Webber
 27.01.2026, 08:45
Today marks 81 years since Auschwitz was liberated. Photo: Universal History Archive/Universal Images Group via Getty Images
Today marks 81 years since Auschwitz was liberated. Photo: Universal History Archive/Universal Images Group via Getty Images

Auschwitz today marks the 81st anniversary of its liberation.