Harpers Blog: Exposing the Reich

Crown of the Holy Roman Empire in Vienna's TreasuryCrown of the Holy Roman Empire in Vienna's Treasury

What does “Third Reich” mean

The terminology of “Third” Reich, as well as “thousand-year Reich” became an effective element of Hitler’s bid for recognition as the builder of an empire.
Ruins of Hitler's Home and HQs

RESISTING THE REICH: 80 years since the assassination attempt on Hitler

80 years ago, on July 20th, 1944 a group of Hitler’s military leader attempted to assassinate him at the “Wolf’s Lair.” The driving force behind this bold act of resistance to the Reich was led by Claus von Stauffenberg.
German Gun on Normandy BeachGerman Gun on Normandy Beach | David Harper

D-Day 80th Anniversary – Following the Band of Brothers from Normandy to the Eagle’s Nest

D-Day Anniversary Tour: From the Normandy Beaches to the Eagle's Nest. Join our guided tour with David Harper.
David Harper at Eagle's Nest with 101st Airborne Division VeteranDavid Harper at Eagle's Nest with 101st Airborne Division Veteran

Band of Brothers at the Eagle’s Nest and Hitler’s Opinion of the USA

We know how Hitler felt about the United States joining the war against Germany. But it is interesting to discover the views Adolf Hitler had on the United States before he came to power.
Propaganda campaign poster depicting Hitler below the symbol of the Holy SpiritPropaganda campaign poster depicting Hitler below the symbol of the Holy Spirit

Nazi Propaganda imposed April 20th as the birthday of the “New Savior”

In Hitler’s campaign to control and mislead the German people, the Nazi leadership banned the traditional Christian calendar to replace it with newly selected days of celebration and by creating a Hitler cult.
Albert Speer's Home and Studio near Eagle's NestAlbert Speer's Home and Studio near Eagle's Nest | © David Harper

March and Marching: Albert Speer and Roman Gods at Nuremberg Party Rally Grounds

Among the many colossal sites constructed near Nuremberg for the Nazi Party Rallies, Hitler commissioned his chief architect Albert Speer to design the so-called Märzfeld “March Field” also named after the belligerent Roman god Mars.
Eagles Nest in WinterEagles Nest in winter | © Glenn, Adobe Stock

Hitler’s Eagles Nest: A Statement of Monumentality

The Eagle’s Nest, perched over 6,000 feet high, epitomizes Hitler’s self-aggrandizement and thirst for monumentality. Learn more about its significance.