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S22E6 Plunderer: The Life and Times of a Nazi Art Thief (Part Two)

Feb 26, 2025 Season 22 Episode 6 Documentary, Mystery

Historian Jonathan Petropoulos delves into the story of Bruno Lohse, a former Nazi art dealer who served as Hermann Göring's personal curator in Paris, dedicated to acquiring the most sought-after artworks stolen from Jewish families. After the war, Lohse faced a short stint in prison but quickly made his way back to Munich, where he reestablished himself as an art dealer, frequently dealing in pieces pilfered during World War II.