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European Emigration: Forgotten Stories (1/3)
Into A New World57 min
Available until 06/11/2026
Between 1618 and 1748, thousands of German-speaking people fled to North America and Eastern Europe to escape famine, disease and religious persecution. A huge refugee camp was established in London. European rulers began to compete for new settlers, making refugees a political weapon.
Director
Marc Ball
Patrick Cabouat
Country
Germany
France
Year
2025
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