The project is based on the success of the “Who Were the Victims of the National Socialists?” – A Toolkit for Place-Based Learning developed by EuroClio, and the concept of educational graphic novels “Ester,” developed by Terraforming. During 24 months, project partners, educators, students, and experts from Finland, Germany, the Netherlands, Serbia, and Romania are developing tools and methodologies to empower history teachers and other actors, such as museum curators, archivists, podcasters, and graphic novelists, to work with students and youth groups on developing their own educational outreach products in various formats, such as graphic novels, exhibitions, podcasts, or guided tours, based on local micro-histories of persecution during WWII.

About the Project

Facts not Fiction aims to educate European youth about the Holocaust and Nazi persecution, fostering critical engagement with history. By conducting local research, accessing historical sources, and collaborating with institutions, young people gain tools to share their unique knowledge. The rise of new media has made history more accessible yet often unreliable. Misconceptions, such as the belief that only Jews suffered under Nazi crimes, perpetuate discrimination and misinformation. The project seeks to empower youth to counter these tendencies by becoming informed historians and leaders who promote Holocaust understanding and its relevance today, guided by various historical experts.

Project Partners

The project is developed by EuroClio and Terraforming in partnership with Arolsen Archives and Intercultural Institute Timisoara, co-funded by the European Union, and coordinated by EuroClio.