
The Past and The Curious: A History Podcast for Kids and Families
Art Spies and Underwater Toilets
Nov 30, 2025 · 31 min
0:00-31:50
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Two fascinating stories from World War II. One is about Rose Valland, a French woman who worked as a spy in Nazi-occupied Paris. Her bravery saved thousands of works of art, many of which were returned to the families who originally owned them.
Secondly, the story of German U-boat U-1206 is a doozy. The new toilet onboard was confounding, and it got the the better of the boat's commander. The result was a big blunder by the German Army.
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