History is sometimes full of mysteries that only come true over time. A simple everyday object can contain silent testimony, a buried memory. This is exactly what happened at the Auschwitz Museum, where a cup that has been on display for 70 years has given a poignant secret.
A museum employee noticed an unusual detail: his background was beginning to crumble, revealing an unsuspected hiding place. What he discovered inside dips us directly into the horror and mixed hope of those who have gone through this historic tragedy.
Hidden objects: a hope in horror
The Nazi concentration camps were the scene of one of the worst atrocities in history. Some detainees sometimes tried to hide their most precious objects, who hoped to recover them. The goal was twofold: to retain part of their identity and, for some, set aside gold or jewellery that could give them a chance of survival in the event of an escape.
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