holocaust there is even a special word for it forgotten heights but then take on confrontation with the past and one example of that forgotten event to go is the culture of remembrance including a monument that remembers the holocaust just a few kilometers from here. the memorial to the murdered jews of europe it took a good twenty five years for the plans to be brought to completion. its location in berlin's government district is perhaps the most visible indication of germany's intent to face up to its history. unobtrusive in contrast are what are called stumbling stone they reflect the everyday horrors of the nazi era and commemorate jews who were deported murdered or driven out tens of thousands have been placed all across germany and europe making them the world's largest decentralized memorial. and then there are the places of horror themselves such as auschwitz