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European Emmigration: Forgotten Stories (1/3)

Into A New World

57 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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