SHELTERED: The Italians Who Saved Escaped Indian Prisoners of War during WWII with Annu Palakunnathu Matthew
Wednesday, September 24, 2025 12:00–1:00 PM
- LocationSwan Hall, Hoffman Room
- DescriptionThe first fall event in the Center for Humanities Brown Bag series.
This visual presentation will primarily focus on SHELTERED, where Palakunnathu Matthew will illuminate the inspiring history of Italian families in Abruzzo who risked their lives to shelter escaped Indian Prisoners of War during World War II despite differences in race and language. - Websitehttps://events.uri.edu/event/sheltered-the-italians-who-saved-escaped-indian-prisoners-of-war-during-wwii-with-annu-palakunnathu-matthew
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