Title: The Handover of the Infamous Forged Hitler Diaries to the Federal Archives

Let's dive into a throwback from the past - the controversial 'Forged Hitler Diaries' saga 4 decades ago. Stern's grand plan for a global sensation turned into a major flop. Now, the German Federal Archives in Koblenz is its new home, as the Bertelsmann Group announced on Thursday.

The archives have 52 alleged diaries of the dictator in their possession, and they plan to digitize and make them available online per the Federal Archives Act. Some of the diaries are even displayed at museums in Bonn, Hamburg, and Paris.

Digitization of the Infamous Diaries

CEO of Bertelsmann Group, Thomas Rabe, stated, "Handing over the forged 'Hitler Diaries' to the Federal Archives ensures proper archiving and the opportunity for transparent, scientific, and independent handling."

President of the Federal Archives, Michael Hollmann, expressed his views, saying, "The 'Hitler diaries' had the potential to trivialize the brutal crimes of National Socialism in the 1980s. Now, this chapter of post-war history in the Federal Republic of Germany can be secured and identified as forgeries in the context of authentic sources."

Extra Insight:

Gerd Heidemann's investigation collection, containing the forged Hitler diaries, has also found a new home. The Hoover Institution Library & Archives acquired the extensive collection, ensuring its digitization and future archiving to make it accessible to researchers.

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The Bertelsmann Group, as the owner of Stern, has transferred the forged Hitler diaries to the Federal Archives for proper digitization and future archiving, ensuring accessibility per the Federal Archives Act. Museums will also display some physical copies for the public to learn from this historical event.