The House on the Canal

Millions have visited the Amsterdam house that hid Anne Frank and her family, but few know its full story. Built in 1635, the house has welcomed merchants, craftsmen, scientists and religious dissenters, witnessing four centuries of Dutch history. This enthralling portrait traces a remarkable place through life, death, work and sanctuary, from the rise of a modern nation to the horrors of war - and the enduring hope of a young girl.