German Nazi physician and SS officer, infamous for cruel experiments at Auschwitz
Dr. Gunther von Hagens, inventor of plastination and creator of Body Worlds, has died at 81 after a cerebral haemorrhage following a Parkinson’s diagnosis. His death comes as Body Worlds remains a global, controversial phenomenon in anatomy and public spectacle.
Swiss authorities release previously sealed documents on Josef Mengele after a court ruling, revealing police materials suggesting he may have returned to Switzerland or planned entry under an alias. The papers, compiled by the federal prosecutor’s office, were sealed until 2071 before being published online with redactions. Historians have long sought access to these records.