WHAT WE DO
Short podcasts and photos immerse students in daily life under the Nazi regime. They analyze trial documents as investigators, drawing conclusions for themselves.
WHY IT'S NEEDED
Teens encounter distorted history and hate long before they reach WWII in class. Without skills to question what they see online, extremism can take root.
WHERE IT WORKS
Adaptable resources fit seamlessly into grades 7–12 social studies, connecting WWII and the Holocaust through evidence that Nazi ideology led to both war and genocide.
GO BEHIND THE SCENES ⏵
Witness the first, international trial in over 300 curated images, exclusive artifacts, and primary source documents.
Meet Hitler’s Henchmen and discover their roles in Nazi Germany’s vast criminality. Learn how the victorious Allies forged a path toward human rights and international law.
FOUR INDICTMENTS ▲
Nuremberg’s four charges efficiently organize the causes and consequences of WWII in Europe, while meeting state-mandated social studies standards.
PRESERVING THE TRUTH▲
Our long-term vision extends beyond the classroom, preserving the legacy of Nuremberg for future generations.
HOW THIS PROJECT STARTED
My father’s hidden war memorabilia from working at Nuremberg inspired this project.
A treasure trove of photos, letters, and smuggled army documents were breadcrumbs to a story I had to pursue.
Courtroom 600 is a project from Descendants Media Group, an Illinois 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
Our mission is to teach and inspire future generations through experiential storytelling.
By learning from the past, we foster empathy and contribute to a culture of peace, understanding, and tolerance.
“I feel your proposed website and teaching program are vitally needed. At a time when so many young people are ignorant about the Holocaust and the dangers of fascism, the Nuremberg trials goal to make sure history was not forgotten must be reasserted. And in an age of rising nationalism and a reassertion of sovereignty, Nuremberg’s emphasis on international cooperation and most importantly the enforcement of a universal code against genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes must not be lost.”
Arnold Mansdorf
Social Studies—Lead Teacher
High School of American Studies
Lehman College, Bronx, NY
Courtroom 600 is a new kind of learning platform where the stories and lessons from Nuremberg are woven into an interactive tapestry of people, places, and events.
