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We will experience the many benefits of training in warm water, with and without a current, using body weight and other equipment. Class will begin with a brief lecture on water safety, benefits of cardiovascular, muscular and flexibility training in water, followed by an opportunity for questions/ answers. After a short break, participants will gather in the Aqua Track to put into practice what was discussed in the lecture with a 45-50-minute class, including a warm-up and cool down. During the last 10 minutes of class, participants will experiment with additional exercises, both with and without equipment.

We will learn and practice several art skills in drawing and painting, some basics in calligraphy, perspective drawing, and three aspects of color (hue, value, intensity) to make a personal portfolio of ideas. All skill levels are welcome.

Join Guest Director Keira Fromm for a discussion about Diana Son’s poignant love story “Stop Kiss.” Keira will be joined by her production design team who will discuss their concepts and show examples of their drawings, illustrations, models and more. Get a sneak- peek at the set, lighting, costumes, and sound.

When the Black Death hit Florence in 1348 it wiped out more than half of the population. However, like a burnt field yielding to new growth, Florence became fertile grounds for the rebirth of the “Humanism” of Greek and Roman Times. In two parts we will explore, first, the end of the Dark Ages in the “Early Renaissance of Rome, Venice, and Florence.” Then we will examine the “High Renaissance of Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo.” We will end with Savonarola’s attempt to eradicate sin in Florence’s “Bonfire of the Vanities.” This anti-renaissance conflagration destroyed many works of art including books like Boccaccio’s “Decameron”. Although it is said that Sandro Botticelli threw several of his paintings on the fire, he didn’t toss “The Birth of Venus.”

Learn about what’s hot and what’s not in the world of buying, selling and evaluating antiques, coins and collectibles. We will cover a variety of items, including glassware, pottery, china, vintage jewelry, U.S. and foreign coins, old postcards and other paper collectibles. Class members are encouraged to bring a favorite item or mystery item each session for the instructor to appraise; for large items, bring a photo.

The Food Bank of Lincoln works to alleviate hunger in Southeast Nebraska, where an estimated 1 in 10 neighbors—and 1 in 7 children—are experiencing food insecurity. In its most recent fiscal year, the organization connected neighbors in its 16-county service area to more than 9.1 million meals. Touring the Food Bank’s new facility in Northwest Lincoln will offer insight into the operations of food banking and the programs and services addressing food insecurity in Southeast Nebraska, while answering common questions about food sources, community involvement and ongoing needs. The Food Bank of Lincoln is a proud member of the Feeding America network.

The Food Bank of Lincoln works to alleviate hunger in Southeast Nebraska, where an estimated 1 in 10 neighbors—and 1 in 7 children—are experiencing food insecurity. In its most recent fiscal year, the organization connected neighbors in its 16-county service area to more than 9.1 million meals. Touring the Food Bank’s new facility in Northwest Lincoln will offer insight into the operations of food banking and the programs and services addressing food insecurity in Southeast Nebraska, while answering common questions about food sources, community involvement and ongoing needs. The Food Bank of Lincoln is a proud member of the Feeding America network.

Did you know that Lincoln Parks and Recreation manages 7,000 acres of public land? We enjoy a comprehensive parks and recreation program fundamental to our shared quality of life in Lincoln. The Lincoln Parks and Recreation Department and the Lincoln Parks Foundation are partnering to provide this overview about parks and recreation facilities and programs in Lincoln. We will meet and learn from people who manage our parks and recreation facilities and programs. These include pools, ball fields, tennis and pickle ball courts, dog runs, the Nature Center, recreation centers and programs, open space conservation, trails, golf courses, street trees, public art and much more. Course sessions will be in-person at parks and recreation facilities throughout Lincoln.

Do you have an indoor game that you enjoy playing…but never seem to have enough people to play? Do you simply love to play games and socialize? How about learning a new game? Game night gives you that chance. Join us, and bring along your favorite game, for an evening of fun, food, and socialization. OLLI will provide food and drink for all who attend. And if you don’t have a game to bring and simply want to join in the fun, please do so. There will be plenty of options. Game ideas: Scrabble, Checkers, Chess, Monopoly, Risk, Yahtzee, Jenga, Taboo, Pictionary, Apples to Apples, Bunko, Pitch, Gin Rummy, etc.

We will discuss major foreign policy issues facing the United States. The Foreign Policy Association (FPA) has selected eight topics and we will cover four in Term 3. The course will continue in Term 4 to cover the remaining topics. Each topic will be covered through FPA’s 25-minute “Master Class” lecture as well as written articles. You are expected to read the articles prior to watching the video on the day of the class. Topics to be discussed in Term 3 are: 1) Energy Geopolitics, 2) War Crimes, 3) China and the U.S., and 4) Economic Warfare. Class members may purchase the “Great Decisions Briefing Book” on-line at www.fpa.org.

Nebraska’s native wildflowers and grasses have a rich history here on the Great Plains. These plants were not only beautiful but were also useful to the Native Americans and prairie pioneers. Most every plant had a purpose, whether it was used for ceremony, food, medicine, shelter or for play. Learn about our native wild fruits, nuts, seeds, and other edible plants which grow wild in our region or in your own yard.

Learn about the steps and challenges involved in developing new food products, including those associated with consumers expectations for healthier and innovative foods. We will be faced with the opportunity to formulate a product that needs to meet certain consumer needs, without compromising product flavor, texture and color.

Learn to make bucktail jigs, marabou jigs/doll flies, and fishing flies that can be used to catch fish right here in Lancaster County. You will also learn basic jig and fly-tying techniques, including equipment, tools, materials, tying techniques, and patterns. You will be able to take home what they created in class to catch fish in the spring on tackle they created themselves.

This is the first course in a series called “Learn to Play.” Pitch is a simple card game which is always a hit at family gatherings, holiday parties, the local pub and card clubs. We will start with the most fundamental version, “Ten Point Pitch.” You will be introduced to the concepts of “trump,” “leads,” “sluffs” as well as bidding and scoring. Over the course, you will be introduced to playing with partners and “calling” for your partner. Lots of practice time will allow you to get comfortable playing. Even if you already know how to play, come join the fun, help to mentor and socialize with those learning the game. As time allows, you will be introduced to alternative pitch games, such as “four point,” or “five point,” etc.

The Constitutional right to abortion was eliminated last year by the U.S. Supreme Court in the Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health case. The basis of that right was found in a Nebraska case, Meyer v. The State of Nebraska, decided 100 years ago. At least one Supreme Court justice has written that Meyer, like Roe, was wrongly decided. We will discuss Meyer and the loss of personal liberties should it fall.

Who decides which annual plants will be in the city gardens and where do those plants come from? Lincoln city horticulturists will answer those questions and many more during this course in the city’s public gardens section greenhouses. If you enjoyed the Sunken Gardens visit in June, you will be interested in hearing about the theme for summer 2023. We will learn how Lincoln’s gardens begin with seeds and grow into the beauty that we all appreciate.

Who decides which annual plants will be in the city gardens and where do those plants come from? Lincoln city horticulturists will answer those questions and many more during this course in the city’s public gardens section greenhouses. If you enjoyed the Sunken Gardens visit in June, you will be interested in hearing about the theme for summer 2023. We will learn how Lincoln’s gardens begin with seeds and grow into the beauty that we all appreciate.

Before she passed away in 1974, Felicia Bornstein Lubliner wrote about her internment in Polish ghettos and two Nazi concentration camps, Auschwitz and Gross-Rosen. Her powerful stories have recently been published by her son, Irv Lubliner, an emeritus Southern Oregon University professor and OLLI instructor. He will share excerpts from “Only Hope: A Survivor’s Stories of the Holocaust,” shedding light on his mother’s experiences and indomitable spirit, as well as his experience as a child of Holocaust survivors and his process in bringing the book to fruition.

Are you interested in focusing on photography using your mobile devices—smart phones and tablets (not limited to Apple products)—and doing some limited post-processing of these photographs? The small class size provides for personalized assistance. In preparation for the course, please download Snapseed for photo processing to your device.

You hopefully have learned a lot more about your camera and are making much better pictures, after taking the OLLI Intro to Digital Photography course. This course has been designed to help you turn great photos into masterpieces through post-processing/editing. You will learn how to control brightness, contrast, sharpness, cropping, and much more. You will need a laptop with an editing program such as Photoshop, Affinity Photo, Nikon NX Studio, Luminar, Canon Digital Professional 4, DXO PhotoLab or another comparable recent editing program. Bring at least two photos in RAW format and two photos in JPEG format to the class to get started. The prerequisite for this course is having previously completed the OLLI Digital Photography course. Contact John Keller, the instructor, if you have questions about what program(s) can be used for this course or if you have any other related questions.

The modern media environment is a continuously evolving landscape that challenges traditional views of truth. In this environment facts, data, opinions, disinformation, misinformation and marketing are muddled together. This creates a challenging circumstance for media consumers to separate the sound from the noise. A 2017 study by the Pew Research Center found only 17 percent of Americans are considered skilled and able enough to actively participate in and navigate the modern digital media environment. We will discuss the need for media literacy and the challenges we face in our current environment and offer steps for practicing digital literacy.

This course teaches the lifesaving skills of Adult Hands-Only CPR, Child CPR, Infant CPR and AED use. We will cover mild and severe airway block for adults, children and infants. Skills are taught in a dynamic group environment using the American Heart Association’s research- proven practice, while watching technique. We will also learn some bonus material on the use of life-saving tourniquets in controlling serious extremity hemorrhage. This course is information only and does not lead to re-certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation. 

“There ain’t no cryin’ in mathematics!” Mathematics is an artistic endeavor that requires imagination and creativity. We will explore mathematics in unique ways, from artistic works from the perspective of a mathematician to patterns in nature, bar codes and geometry. We will discuss the meaning of infinity and discover the twists and turns of a geometry called topology. Mathematics is full of ideas comparable to the works of Shakespeare, Plato, and Michelangelo. Gain a better understanding of some rich mathematical ideas and develop a new perspective on the world. It is intended to excite the math lover and quell the fears of the math fearful.

We will learn about the changing history of slavery and freedom from the Revolution to the Civil War. For over seventy years and five generations, enslaved families in the U.S. filed hundreds of lawsuits for their freedom against slaveholders, often taking their cause all the way to the Supreme Court. Between 1787 and 1861, these lawsuits challenged the legitimacy of slavery in American law and put slavery on trial in the nation’s capital. Hear the intricate and intensely human story of the enslaved families (the Butlers, Queens, Mahoneys and others), their lawyers (among them a young Francis Scott Key), and the slaveholders who fought to defend slavery, beginning with the Jesuit priests who held some of the largest plantations in the nation and founded a college at Georgetown. Consider the moral problem of slavery and its legacies in the present day. We will also use the instructor’s recent award- winning documentary films "Anna" (2018) and "The Bell Affair" (2022) to discuss this important topic.

Welcome to Congregation B’nai Jeshurun and the South Street Temple. Elaine Monnier and Maria Cadwallader, both members of B’nai Jeshurun, will invite class participants into a conversation about Judaism, the architecture of the Temple, and the celebration of Purim.

Welcome to Congregation B’nai Jeshurun and the South Street Temple. Elaine Monnier and Maria Cadwallader, both members of B’nai Jeshurun, will invite class participants into a conversation about Judaism, the architecture of the Temple, and the celebration of Purim.

Creating a play based on history can be a creative challenge, particularly when staging plays about recent history and living people. Join the creative artists in Angels Theatre Company’s production of “Predictor” for a fascinating behind-the-curtain look at creating and staging a new play. “Predictor” is the real-life story of Margaret Crane who, in 1967, defied all odds and expectations to become the inventor of the first home pregnancy test. Registrants are encouraged to attend the production of “Predictor” at the Johnny Carson Theatre in the Lied Center for Performing Arts. Performances run February 10-19. Please check the Lied Center website at liedcenter. org/events-page for showtimes and availability. OLLI members receive a discounted ticket rate of $23.80 per ticket. The cost of tickets to attend the performance is not included in the cost of the course.

The mission of “Together, One Lincoln” focuses on how each person can help create a community of racial equity by starting a conversation. Gain an understanding about these conversations, participate in small group conversations and learn how to begin these conversations in other groups.

Are you curious about how stress can be managed in your body? Learn about basic stress signaling concepts, the latest biochemistry techniques, and how to measure stress levels in the cell. Gain an understanding of the stress adaptation process at the microscopic level. The type of stress your body can get and how tissue damage can occur will be discussed, along with autophagy as a stress adaptation process and how cells recover to alleviate stress. Learn more about how your body reacts to stress and increase your ability to cope with stress in the future.

Many are familiar with the famous air war known as the “Battle of Britain” that pitted German air forces against British defenders over British skies in 1940. Winston Churchill acknowledged the brave British pilots by his words “never in the field of human conflict was so much owed by so many to so few”. But the story behind how the aircraft, radar systems, and communications network performed so perfectly at the right moment is even more fascinating. Dan Heath’s 2020 book “Upstream: The Quest to Solve Problems Before They Happen” drives home the point to not only focus on solving current problems but to also address potential problems. We will focus on how over a decade, key elements came together under great technical uncertainty and opposition just in time to defeat the German Air Force.

The discovery of the Dead Sea Scrolls 75 years ago was a paradigm changing event in biblical studies. The biblical scrolls from the Judean Desert caves revealed all sorts of information about the text of the Hebrew Bible and the history of its development in the Second Temple period. The instructor is one of the editors for the biblical Dead Sea Scrolls and has spent her career working with this material. She will discuss the new insights we have learned about the Hebrew from the scrolls.

Crops irrigated by water from the High Plains/ Ogallala Aquifer comprise a significant portion of the world’s food supply. This water is Nebraska’s most important natural resource. Learn how raging rivers, flowing off the Rocky Mountains starting about 18 million years ago, formed this feature that is of such importance to us today.

We will listen to and discuss the history of this opera along with its structure, the different musical elements and other information outlining its contributions to the genre. Composed by Richard Wagner in 1848, the opera tells the story of Lohengrin, Holy Grail ambassador, in the form of a knight in shiny armor, who comes to defend Elsa, wrongfully accused of murdering her little brother. They fall in love, yet the desire to possess power and reign over the whole country of Burgundy pushes Elsa's relative count Telramund and his evil wife Ortrud to use magic spells and treachery. Lohengrin successfully defends Elsa. Because of Telramund’s and Ortrud’s actions, Elsa, who promised never to ask Lohengrin of his origin, breaks her promise. Lohengrin must leave the earth and return to the Holy Temple of Grail to Monsalvat. Before Lohengrin vanishes, he returns Elsa’s brother to her and announces him as a ruler of Brabant.

What books best tell Nebraska’s story? The “All About Books” program on Nebraska Public Media recently introduced an ongoing series called “This Is Nebraska—Books That Tell Our Story.” What book best illuminates something particular about Nebraska? What book best reflects your experience of Nebraska? We will explore responses from listeners, include readings from various books, and invite class members’ own suggestions.

Enjoy the “golden years” with a healthy and strong body. Meet with a certified personal trainer to discover ways to incorporate physical activity and fitness into your daily life. All sessions will be broken into two main components: education and activity. Topics will include functional fitness, cardio training, strength training, flexibility training, balance exercises and core work. Modifications will be provided for all activities. Copies of the workouts will be provided to all participants so exercises can be done at home. Please wear comfortable work out attire and tennis shoes.

All participants must submit the Health Questionnaire and UNL Rec Center Waiver before beginning the workouts. The OLLI office will email a PDF of these forms, to print out and sign, then bring to the first class.

Do you have a Mac computer, or an iPad, or an iPhone, or an Apple Watch…or, even a Home Pod? From editing photos to word processing to spreadsheets to turning on and off the lights in your home, these incredibly high-tech devices can be both easy to use and fun. We will touch on some of the more useful features of Apple’s amazing products, as well as demonstrate some practical features and apps to help with “what ails ya,” or, to make your life a bit easier.

From the 1880’s to the 1950’s, Fred Harvey dining rooms along the Santa Fe Railroad line went through eight western states and offered weary travelers gourmet food, served in 30 minutes and provided with high standards of service in 65 different towns. The “Harvey Girls” were courageous young women who wanted to be independent and self-sufficient. “Young women 18 to 30 years of age, single, of good character and intelligent” served as waitresses. They received wages and tips, free room and board, clean uniforms and a train pass. More than 100,000 young women left their homes for a job, an adventure, and a new life out West. Harvey expanded to build 15 destination hotels, notably El Tovar at the Grand Canyon and La Fonda in Santa Fe, which is still operating today. Harvey hired Mary Colter as the architect, and she created the “Santa Fe style” incorporating native American art and culture.

We will learn about numerous topics related to our personal power choices and how we can save money through efficiency and renewable energy generation. What are the upcoming power generating technologies and choices? How is LES preparing to meet the challenges of storms and potential power outages? We will also learn what it means to “work the grid” in power transmission throughout a portion of the United States.

Severe weather comes to us through our senses, whether it’s the sound of thunder, the feel of high winds and driving rain, the view of storm clouds or the soreness in your joints when bad weather is predicted. Learn the details behind severe weather statistics, safety and terminology. Stories of historic storms and tornadoes will be shared, enhanced by many pictures and videos.

The NCAA uses a season-ending tournament - “March Madness” - to determine its national collegiate champion in Division I men’s basketball. The tournament field begins with 68 teams out of 319 competing schools. Which teams get in? Which are left out? Which are “on the bubble?” Processes for analyzing the prospects and predicting the bracket of selected teams have come to be known as “bracketology.” Engage in bracketology, playing the roles of the NCAA’s Tournament Selection Committee. For the final six weeks leading up to Selection Sunday, the mock selection committee will identify and work with criteria for selection, develop a mock bracket and adjust it regularly, and ultimately create a final version, which will stand in comparison to the NCAA’s official bracket.

Join us for a winter wander with staff from the Pioneers Park Nature Center. We will go on a 1 to 2 mile walk around the Nature Center, exploring how life has adapted for Nebraska’s winter weather. Dress for the elements; we will be outside exploring for the duration. Binoculars, cameras, walking sticks and layered clothing are all encouraged.

On the eve of Women’s History Month, reflect upon the work of Nebraska women in time past. Through photographs from the collections of History Nebraska, view women at work in a wide variety of settings: home, field, shop, office, restaurant, factory, and others. Consider the contributions of this work— paid and unpaid—to the nation’s economy.

We will learn about the background and research conducted by the author which led to the writing of “The Bones of Paradise,” the 2022 selection for “One Book One Nebraska” sponsored by the Nebraska Center for the Book, Humanities Nebraska and the Nebraska Library Commission. The story explores the aftermath of the Massacre at Wounded Knee on both a Lakota family and a Sandhills family, as they struggle to survive in the Nebraska Sandhills.

Critical thinking is the intellectually disciplined process of identifying a real-life problemor issue; locating the true facts relevant to the problem or issue; listening actively; researching in a schooled manner; and carefully applying logic, reason and experience to reach a conclusion regarding that problem or issue. This process requires that we identify how humans think; be mindful of our cognitive and emotional biases; keep an open mind; and apply statistics when available and appropriate. This class could help us find truer facts and make better decisions. For fun, we will look at WYSIATI, IYI, prospect theory, black swans, blinking outliers, and other concepts.

When Alexander Hamilton was asked about the United States’ new form of government, he responded, “Here, sir, the people govern.” Do we know as much as we think we know about how we rule ourselves? Could you explain more than the broad outline and generalities? This will not be your typical American government course. We will use real life events to help explain how all of the moving parts mesh together to get us to where we are today. Are you ready for a lively conversation where we can share our own experiences? Are we much different from our cousins living in 1787?

Papillion, Nebraska native Kelly Hunter, a three-time Husker All- American and two-time national champion, was promoted to a full- time assistant coach in December of 2021. Hunter previously spent three seasons on the Husker staff as a graduate assistant and a volunteer coach. Kelly, the Husker setter from 2013-2017 earned All-Big Ten and All-American honors and led her team to national title in 2015 and 2017. Come listen as Kelly shares her experiences as a player, and now as a coach for the premiere college volleyball program in the entire country.

Learn the basic skills necessary to function and flourish in an increasingly digital and online world. We will discuss tools to effectively address the most popular phone and computer- based scams including identity theft, the nation’s number one consumer complaint. We will provide a practicum on safe browsing, secure banking, online shopping and payment systems, monitoring and protecting your credit, and cybersecurity. Created for everyone from the technophobic novice to the enthusiastic early adopter, the course focuses on the utility and benefit derived from using technology as a tool to stay connected, make life easier, and increase the quality of our lives.

Is freedom of speech in Nebraska at risk, or are people just exercising it now more than ever? Join four experts as we delve into some of today’s hottest topics. We will learn about the basic concepts related to the First Amendment, as well as how banning books has impacted Nebraska learners and families. We will also learn about the dissolution of the journalism program in Grand Island Northwest High School and critical race theory and freedom of speech in the classroom.

We will cover 2,000 years of Korean history. Lectures by Craig Benjamin via a DVD from Great Courses will cover the Tang dynasty in China followed by Korea lectures on the Silla, Goryeo and Joseon dynasties, taking us to the 1800’s. We will then discuss the relationship of Korea and Japan. Finally, the PBS documentary “Korea, The Never-Ending War” will cover the Korean War and the era of North and South Korea following it.

This class is structured for the student who has no or little knowledge of the game of bridge. We will cover how the game is played, bridge vocabulary, basic Standard American bidding, and basic card play. There will be ample opportunities to play hands that will illustrate what has been taught in class. The students will dictate how fast the class will move.

Join us for Italiamo! Part 2 to learn basic Italian from the instructor—Italian is her native language—explore even more Italian culture, art, literature, history, and music. After the first class fully dedicated to language basics, we will concentrate on language-learning by mimicking real-life communicative situations related to the topic of the day, for example, vocabulary about food will be offered when learning about Italian cuisine. The instructor will then lecture and take questions and comments from participants, while practicing specific vocabulary learned in the first part of class. Occasionally, guests and experts will join us for this interactive course. As a bonus, you will receive tips about travel and cultural customs. Completion of Part 1 is not required.

Pianist Anne-Marie McDermott is the featured artist in this LSO concert featuring Mozart’s Piano Concerto No. 25 in C major. Also performed will be Mendelssohn’s Symphony No. 5 “Reformation,” featuring Martin Luther’s “A Mighty Fortress is Our God.”

Are you tired of using lots of pots and pans to make dinner? Find ways to reduce large recipes down to smaller amounts to feed one or two individuals. These hands-on classes will show you how easy and efficient it is to make dinner using a sheet pan. Please bring two containers to each class to take home your delicious meals.

The first Christian communities regarded the Jewish scriptures as their highest authority, followed closely by the teachings of the apostles. But gradually, beginning with Paul and the early gospel writers, other writings began to appear in increasing numbers: more gospels, letters, acts, apocalyptic writings, and other texts of various kinds. Since these were regarded with varying degrees of authority in the different communities, a need was felt to determine which writings were authoritative for the growing movement, which were spurious, and which, although not regarded as authoritative, were nonetheless useful for instruction. We will be looking at the changing structure of the proto-church, how texts were shared between them but sometimes interpreted differently, and how decisions were made as to which works would be included in the evolving idea of a canon. Our guides will be the books and Great Courses DVD’s of Bart Ehrman and David Brakke.

Have you heard about Nebraska’s best kept secret? Nebraska Extension has been engaging with people in all 93 counties for more than a century as a trusted educational resource; inspiring fulfilled, prosperous, and healthful lives. Discover how Extension engages with Nebraskans wherever they are, connecting them with the resources, research, and innovation of the University of Nebraska. Part I of this series focuses on an overview of the Nebraska Extension system followed by focused sessions on Water and Cropping Systems, Agricultural Profitability, Early Childhood, and Urban Extension. By living and working in communities, Extension educators rely on local relationships to respond to local needs, build trust, and engage effectively. Discover how you too can learn, engage, collaborate, and volunteer with Extension in your community. Nobody connects with the people of Nebraska like Extension!

 

We will pick up where we left off in Term 2 and continue exploring twelve additional geological wonders, listening to additional Great Courses DVD lectures given by a professional geologist. Supplemental information will be provided by the OLLI facilitator. Discussion will follow each lecture led by the OLLI facilitator.

Do you have a Mac computer, or an iPad, or an iPhone, or an Apple Watch…or, even a Home Pod? From editing photos to word processing to spreadsheets to turning on and off the lights in your home, these incredibly high-tech devices can be both easy to use and fun. We will touch on some of the more useful features of Apple’s amazing products, as well as demonstrate some practical features and apps to help with “what ails ya,” or, to make your life a bit easier.

Twenty years after the “war to end all wars” concluded, another more cruel, more hideous, more destructive war started in Europe, and two years earlier, a similarly barbaric war erupted in Asia. Starting on opposite sides of the Earth, these wars merged into one conflagration: the Second World War. While as many as 100 million soldiers and sailors fought, twice as many civilians died than combatants because humans had now crafted death into a most savage art. The war's growing depravity demanded previously unimaginable sacrifices and weapons, and the war’s outcome was not guaranteed. Truly, the Second World War was a life-and-death struggle in which the imperfect Good defeated the near-perfect Evil. Thankfully, countless examples of compassion helped save humanity from its worst self. Yet, nearly eighty years later, some people deny the Holocaust and openly admire its perpetrators. The war's battle between Good and Evil must continue.