Amsterdam Through the Eyes of Mariamartha Ep1: A Journey from 1947 | Echoes of a Changing Cityscape

Maps And Metaphors by Pranav Srivastava
Maps And Metaphors by Pranav Srivastava
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Published 2024-05-03
Step back in time with Mariamartha, a spirited Amsterdam native born just after the war in 1947, as she shares her vivid personal stories and insights about the city she’s loved and lived till she was 21. From historical transformations to cultural milestones, Mariamartha brings a uniquely personal perspective to the evolution of Amsterdam. Join us for this intimate exploration into the heart and history of one of Europe’s most iconic cities. Don’t miss this special episode filled with tales only a true local could tell. Stay tuned as more episodes from this conversation will be uploaded soon!

00:00 - Highlights
00:03 - About Housing Crisis in Netherlands
00:40 - Introduction
00:57 - Early Life of Mariamartha in Post-War Amsterdam
01:50 - Dijks
03:47 - Coupons for food and clothes
04:56 - Why Amsterdam was important?
08:30 - Financial crisis
11:36 - Trenches and Polders
13:20 - Survival led to Innovation
13:45 - Dutch getting a sense of Entrepreneurship
15:48 - Mingling of Dutch with Spanish
16:21 - Surnames
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