It started with a photo... a photo that existing scholarship said was impossible: a group of newly liberated Holocaust survivors, all holding their young babies born in the concentration camps. How could such a photo ever have been taken, when existing scholarly consensus was that upon discovery, pregnant women were immediately murdered?
Ahead of Holocaust Memorial Day on 27th January, join historian Danielle Cavender-Handley for a talk examining the remarkable stories of five women which flies in the face of accepted Holocaust narratives.
Meet the women who survived life in the concentration camps whilst guards and inmates knew they were pregnant and yet all lived to tell the tale with their babies. Hear their testimonies as they explain how they were able to survive under such incredible challenges.
Based on original research, this talk explores the circumstances that enabled their survival and what that can tell us about the nuances surrounding life in concentration camps.
Trigger warning: Whilst the stories are uplifting, by its nature this talk includes oral history testimonies discussing sensitive and potentially upsetting subjects. If you'd like more information prior to booking, please contact us.
