Episode 73 - Corrie Ten Boom, The Dutch Watchmaker Who Saved 800 Jews From The Holocaust

Episode 73 - Corrie Ten Boom, The Dutch Watchmaker Who Saved 800 Jews From The Holocaust

Author: All That's Interesting June 14, 2023 Duration: 43:16
On May 10, 1940, the Nazis invaded the Netherlands. And life for Corrie ten Boom, a 48-year-old watchmaker in the Dutch city of Haarlem, would never be the same.  With the help of the Dutch resistance, Corrie and her family constructed a tiny, secret room in Corrie's bedroom, a room they used to offer shelter to neighbors, customers, and anyone else who asked, eventually saving some 800 people from the Nazis. Not only did the ten Boom family offer a "hiding place" and hope of escape, but they also fostered an atmosphere of love, music, and fellowship, providing refugees a sanctuary from the horrors of the war.  https://allthatsinteresting.com/corrie-ten-boom credits: https://allthatsinteresting.com/podcast-credits Thanks HelloFresh! Go to HelloFresh.com/uncovered16 and use code uncovered16 for 16 free meals plus free shipping History Uncovered is part of the Airwave Media network: www.airwavemedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

History Uncovered digs into the corners of the past that standard narratives often overlook, presented by the team at All That's Interesting. This podcast is a weekly excavation of historical events, cultural shifts, and true crime stories that are as compelling as they are strange. Every episode focuses on a specific topic-whether it's a forgotten societal upheaval, an enigmatic artifact, or a crime that altered a community-examining the details and human stories that make it resonate. The aim is to move beyond dates and names to uncover the peculiar motivations, bizarre coincidences, and raw humanity that define our shared history. You'll hear a blend of rigorous research and engaging storytelling, designed to satisfy curiosity and challenge assumptions. New installments arrive each Wednesday, offering a deep dive into subjects the creators found too fascinating to leave alone. For those who finish an episode and immediately want to know more, the digital publisher All That's Interesting provides additional context and articles. This is a podcast for anyone who believes the past is never truly past, and that the most interesting histories are often those waiting just beneath the surface.
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