Excerpts from book, One of Humanity's Darkest Days, the Truth about the Holocaust  Chapter 5 of the source material explores the historical roots and spread of antisemitism in Europe. It explains that antisemitism originated in ancient times and persisted through the Middle Ages, with Jews often facing false accusations and persecution, including during the Black Plague. The chapter highlights key historical events and figures that fueled antisemitic sentiment, including the Crusades, the Church's role in spreading harmful myths, and the expulsion of Jews from Spain in 1492. The chapter also emphasizes how antisemitism spread across various European countries, manifesting in different forms of discrimination and violence. The sources use examples like pogroms in Eastern Europe and the Dreyfus Affair in France to illustrate the pervasive nature of antisemitism in Europe.

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