Sky History premieres “Mengele Unveiled” this Monday, exploring the life and monstrous acts of Josef Mengele, the infamous “Angel of Death” of Auschwitz. This first episode, “Angel’s Dawn and Eugenics,” examines Mengele’s youth, tracing the path that led him to embrace Nazism. By examining his upbringing, studies, and early influences, the documentary aims to understand the roots of his horrific crimes.
The series makes use of previously unpublished documents, expert reports, and survivor testimonies, providing a chillingly detailed look at Mengele’s transformation from a seemingly ordinary student to a perpetrator of inhumane experiments.
The program asks whether Mengele should be considered solely a scapegoat for the evils of Nazism, examining his role within the broader context of the regime’s ideology and the complicity of the German academic system. It airs on Sky History on Monday, May 12th at 9:00 PM GMT.
