Liesbeth van der Horst
Director of the Verzetsmuseum (Museum of WWII Resistance) in Amsterdam; trained historian who has worked at the museum since 1989 and became director in 2003, focused on educating about resistance and warning against fascism.
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Sep 26, 2025 • 49min
Episode 150: Liesbeth van der Horst - How To Resist Fascism
Liesbeth van der Horst, director of the Verzetsmuseum in Amsterdam, has dedicated her career to educating about resistance during WWII. In this conversation, she reveals the museum’s mission to combat fascism, sharing lessons learned from notable resistance figures. Liesbeth discusses the complexities of resistance, the February 1941 strike against Nazi oppression, and the heartbreaking realities of Jews in hiding, including Anne Frank’s story. She emphasizes the ongoing relevance of the museum in safeguarding democracy and the lessons of history.
