Objects of the Holocaust
Objects of the Holocaust
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Objects of the Holocaust explores personal testimonies across generations through single objects, uncovering lesser-known histories of the Holocaust and telling incredible stories of family, loss, and survival. Hosted by Professor Tim Cole from the University of Bristol and actress and member of the second generation Louisa Clein, the series features a new guest each week who joins to offer a deeply human perspective on one of history’s darkest chapters.
Objects of the Holocaust is brought to you by the Holocaust Educational Trust, a charity that works across the UK to ensure that the horrors of the past are never forgotten. Find out more and support them at www.het.org.uk.
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The podcast focuses on personal testimonies related to the Holocaust, exploring themes of family, loss, and survival while highlighting lesser-known histories. Episodes may include stories about a particular object that connects to a personal history, illustrating emotional narratives surrounding the Holocaust, such as family heirlooms or personal belongings from survivors.
Objects of the Holocaust explores personal testimonies across generations through single objects, uncovering lesser-known histories of the Holocaust and telling incredible stories of family, loss, and survival. Hosted by Professor Tim Cole from the University of Bristol and actress and member of the second generation Louisa Clein, the series features a new guest each week who joins to offer a deeply human perspective on one of history’s darkest chapters.
Objects of the Holocaust is brought to you by the Holocaust Educational Trust, a charity that works across the UK to ensure that the horrors of the past are never forgotten. Find out more and support them at www.het.org.uk.
In this episode, Tim and Louisa speak to Ilana Metzger, daughter of the late Henry Wermuth. Henry survived Plaszow, Auschwitz-Birkenau and Nordhausen before being liberated at Mauthausen concentration camp in Austria.
In 1942, Henry attempted the unimaginable – the assassination of Hitler. Henry tried to derail the train he knew Hitler would be travelling on, and so tried to change the course of history. Although his effort was unsuccessful, years later he was awarded with a resistance medal by the German government, in recognition for his act of bravery.
This was the final episode of Series 1, we hope you’ve enjoyed listening. If you have an object you’d like to share with us, please email [email protected] – we’d love to hear your story.
Objects of the Holocaust is brought to you by the Holocaust Educational Trust, a charity that works to ensure that people from every background are educated about the Holocaust and the important lessons to be learned for today.
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Presenters: Professor Tim Cole, Louisa Clein
Producer: Sarah Peters, Tuning Fork Productions https://tuningforkproductions.com/
Sound Designer: Peregrine Andrews www.moving-air.com
Composer: Iain Chambers https://www.iainchambers.com/
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