Vlogging Auschwitz: new players in Holocaust commemoration

A growing trend of YouTube vloggers documenting visits to the Auschwitz-Birkenau State Museum reveals how digital influencers are reshaping Holocaust commemoration. These content creators, often positioning themselves as popular historians, blend personal narratives with educational intent, raising questions about their role in preserving historical memory. The study highlights the need for critical analysis of both the vlogs' content and metadata to understand their impact on public perception and the fate of official narratives in an era dominated by user-generated content. By examining self-promotion strategies and visibility mechanisms, researchers aim to assess whether this new wave of digital historians contributes meaningfully to commemoration efforts or dilutes its authority.

Łysak, T. (2021). Vlogging Auschwitz: new players in Holocaust commemoration. Holocaust Studies, 28(3), 377–402. https://doi.org/10.1080/17504902.2021.1979180