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Women’s resistance in the Vondelstraat: “You really feel it in the stones of the building”

Women’s resistance in the Vondelstraat: “You really feel it in the stones of the building”

The AT5 series De Straten van Amsterdam explores the history of women's resistance in the Vondelstraat during World War II. The episode highlights the stories of Jewish photographers Eva Besnyö and Maria Austria, who conducted resistance activities and forged documents from local buildings. By focusing on these individuals, the program aims to address the historical lack of recognition for women's roles in Dutch wartime history.

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