European Emigration: Forgotten Stories

This is the story of one of Europe's biggest migrations; one of people fleeing poverty or persecution and hoping for a better life. German-speaking people descended the Rhine and Danube rivers, from the 17th century until the end of the First World War, and settled in America, Eastern Europe, Russia and Africa.

Overview Credits Watch Reviews Seasons Images Videos Recommendations Similar

Created By

Status

Ended

Original Name

Émigrés européens, des récits oubliés

First Air Date

November 8, 2025

Last Air Date

November 8, 2025

Seasons

Episodes

Language

English, French, German

Production Companies

SR ARTE ARTE

Networks

ARTE ARTE

S01E03

Between Two Worlds (1848-1933)

After the revolutions of 1848, one million Germans emigrated to the USA, but came under suspicion of espionage during the First World War. Brazil remained open to German immigration and the largest national group of the Nazi Part was formed there. Germany’s crimes during the Nazi period destroyed the relationship between host countries and their German-speaking population.

View Episodes