Ilka Knüppel
@iknuppel.bsky.social
Archaeologist and Author of “Finding Ruth: A Personal Story Hitler’s Secret Euthanasia Program Aktion T4”
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Finding Ruth Instagram account: blog: finding_ruth_1941
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Tour Guide for Baltimore Heritage on Lincoln Conspirators
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Finding Ruth Instagram account: blog: finding_ruth_1941
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Sometimes the simplest things can substantiate stories.
Leukoplast, self-adhesive plaster tape using zinc oxide and natural rubber, was invented in 1901 by Oscar Troplowitz and Isaac Lifschütz, German Jewish chemists, who would later create Nivea skin cream.
When patients were transported between
Leukoplast, self-adhesive plaster tape using zinc oxide and natural rubber, was invented in 1901 by Oscar Troplowitz and Isaac Lifschütz, German Jewish chemists, who would later create Nivea skin cream.
When patients were transported between
November 18, 2025 at 11:43 AM
Sometimes the simplest things can substantiate stories.
Leukoplast, self-adhesive plaster tape using zinc oxide and natural rubber, was invented in 1901 by Oscar Troplowitz and Isaac Lifschütz, German Jewish chemists, who would later create Nivea skin cream.
When patients were transported between
Leukoplast, self-adhesive plaster tape using zinc oxide and natural rubber, was invented in 1901 by Oscar Troplowitz and Isaac Lifschütz, German Jewish chemists, who would later create Nivea skin cream.
When patients were transported between
I was going through old family photos and found one of my maternal grandfather’s sister, Thea Sieling, and the company she worked for in 1948 in Verden, Germany, Hans Freitag Keksfabrike. I contacted the company and sent them a digital copy of the photos. They responded that they were thrilled…
November 8, 2025 at 6:02 PM
I was going through old family photos and found one of my maternal grandfather’s sister, Thea Sieling, and the company she worked for in 1948 in Verden, Germany, Hans Freitag Keksfabrike. I contacted the company and sent them a digital copy of the photos. They responded that they were thrilled…
Had a great time lecturing last night at @towsonuniversity.bsky.social on Finding Ruth www.instagram.com/finding_ruth...
November 7, 2025 at 12:03 AM
Had a great time lecturing last night at @towsonuniversity.bsky.social on Finding Ruth www.instagram.com/finding_ruth...
I’ll be presenting on my book “Finding Ruth: a Personal Story of Hitler’s Secret Euthanasia Program Aktion T4” on Nov. 5, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. at #TowsonUniversity.
If you’d like to attend, please contact Dr. Hana Bor. Her contact information is on the flier below.
Insta: @finding_ruth_1941 #aktionT4
If you’d like to attend, please contact Dr. Hana Bor. Her contact information is on the flier below.
Insta: @finding_ruth_1941 #aktionT4
October 27, 2025 at 1:18 AM
I’ll be presenting on my book “Finding Ruth: a Personal Story of Hitler’s Secret Euthanasia Program Aktion T4” on Nov. 5, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. at #TowsonUniversity.
If you’d like to attend, please contact Dr. Hana Bor. Her contact information is on the flier below.
Insta: @finding_ruth_1941 #aktionT4
If you’d like to attend, please contact Dr. Hana Bor. Her contact information is on the flier below.
Insta: @finding_ruth_1941 #aktionT4
Pumpkin Spice Bacon anyone?
October 27, 2025 at 1:13 AM
Pumpkin Spice Bacon anyone?
I need a throne just like this one! #AntiquesRoadshow
October 14, 2025 at 12:22 AM
I need a throne just like this one! #AntiquesRoadshow
Fun in the Tampa Bay Area with besties this week!
September 30, 2025 at 1:32 AM
Fun in the Tampa Bay Area with besties this week!
#antiquesroadshow oh I love ship paintings! #chesapeakebay girl here!
September 23, 2025 at 12:42 AM
#antiquesroadshow oh I love ship paintings! #chesapeakebay girl here!
It’s finally here!! ❤️❤️❤️
September 22, 2025 at 6:32 PM
It’s finally here!! ❤️❤️❤️
I took these pictures of one of the towers (I don’t recall which 1) on a high school field trip in 1981. I remember distinctly the top of the tower was in the clouds. My BFF and I went up to the top; not a fan of heights, I remember saying I wouldn’t want to work there. #september11 #neverforget
September 11, 2025 at 10:07 PM
I took these pictures of one of the towers (I don’t recall which 1) on a high school field trip in 1981. I remember distinctly the top of the tower was in the clouds. My BFF and I went up to the top; not a fan of heights, I remember saying I wouldn’t want to work there. #september11 #neverforget
Ruth Rosa Mühlmann’s brothers circa 1932. Heinz Christian was born Aug 10, 1921. Heinz was conscripted into German Army and is listed as MIA in Stalingrad in 1943. Günter Paul was born Dec 22, 1928. He was the only sibling to survive the war. He lived until Feb 24, 2007. Insta: Finding_Ruth_1941
September 11, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Ruth Rosa Mühlmann’s brothers circa 1932. Heinz Christian was born Aug 10, 1921. Heinz was conscripted into German Army and is listed as MIA in Stalingrad in 1943. Günter Paul was born Dec 22, 1928. He was the only sibling to survive the war. He lived until Feb 24, 2007. Insta: Finding_Ruth_1941
I was at the game. Congratulations again to Cal #Ripken Jr.! But could someone explain how 30 years has gone by so fast?? #2131 #baltimore #orioles #memories
September 6, 2025 at 7:17 PM
I was at the game. Congratulations again to Cal #Ripken Jr.! But could someone explain how 30 years has gone by so fast?? #2131 #baltimore #orioles #memories
Happy birthday to the best son ever!! 🥳🥳🥳🥳
August 16, 2025 at 10:51 AM
Happy birthday to the best son ever!! 🥳🥳🥳🥳
Grandson #2 on the move!!
August 14, 2025 at 11:59 PM
Grandson #2 on the move!!
Visited the German Embassy in DC yesterday to discuss my book! Lovely people and interaction! #findingruth #aktionT4 Get your own copy here: www.lulu.com/shop/ilka-kn...
August 12, 2025 at 10:06 AM
Visited the German Embassy in DC yesterday to discuss my book! Lovely people and interaction! #findingruth #aktionT4 Get your own copy here: www.lulu.com/shop/ilka-kn...
Maryland ‘maters. Summer’s treasures. #marylandagriculture #farmtrucks
August 9, 2025 at 10:48 PM
Maryland ‘maters. Summer’s treasures. #marylandagriculture #farmtrucks
August 7, 2025 at 12:45 PM
The Roscius ship built in New York City in 1838, brought Irish immigrants from County Roscommon to NYC on September 19, 1847, including the Padian family for whom Padonia Road in #Baltimore County would be named. Patriarch Richard Padian may have been involved in the Ballykilcline Uprising. #history
August 7, 2025 at 10:23 AM
The Roscius ship built in New York City in 1838, brought Irish immigrants from County Roscommon to NYC on September 19, 1847, including the Padian family for whom Padonia Road in #Baltimore County would be named. Patriarch Richard Padian may have been involved in the Ballykilcline Uprising. #history
6/ received a response back from the Department of Information of the Museum-Reserve of the Battle of #Stalingrad with copies of his letter. The letter in Feldpostbriefe is written to his wife* and is sweet, but melancholy. It was written in pencil, in plain German script, on a tablet of paper.
August 4, 2025 at 6:54 PM
6/ received a response back from the Department of Information of the Museum-Reserve of the Battle of #Stalingrad with copies of his letter. The letter in Feldpostbriefe is written to his wife* and is sweet, but melancholy. It was written in pencil, in plain German script, on a tablet of paper.
Ruth’s brother, Heinz Christian Felix Mühlmann, was born 13 mo after his sister to their folks, Emma and Paul. Ruth and her brother Heinz in their grandfather Christian's back garden. Heinz (age 18 in 1939) in his parents’ home at Walbecker Straße 37 - II in Magdeburg. (Site of Ruth’s stolperstein).
August 4, 2025 at 6:42 PM
Ruth’s brother, Heinz Christian Felix Mühlmann, was born 13 mo after his sister to their folks, Emma and Paul. Ruth and her brother Heinz in their grandfather Christian's back garden. Heinz (age 18 in 1939) in his parents’ home at Walbecker Straße 37 - II in Magdeburg. (Site of Ruth’s stolperstein).
Make sure you are your own advocate!! I was very ill during the last part of breast cancer radiation. Radiation doctor and nurse kept telling me NO WAY it’s related, I must have an infection from “something else “. My endocrinologist diagnosed me! Radiation Induced Systemic Inflammatory Response!!
July 24, 2025 at 7:48 AM
Make sure you are your own advocate!! I was very ill during the last part of breast cancer radiation. Radiation doctor and nurse kept telling me NO WAY it’s related, I must have an infection from “something else “. My endocrinologist diagnosed me! Radiation Induced Systemic Inflammatory Response!!