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Plunderer: The Life and Times of a Nazi Art Thief

Historian Jonathan Petropoulos investigates the life of Bruno Lohse and his role in the Nazi looting operation, interviewing Lohse himself, as well as curators, art investigators, Lohse’s associates, and descendants of the victims of Nazi art theft. With a look at stunning masterpieces and a deep archive of personal letters, Plunderer reveals the dark underbelly of the international art world.

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

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Historian Jonathan Petropoulos investigates the post-war life of former Nazi art dealer Bruno Lohse. (54m 25s)

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

Video has Closed Captions

Historian Jonathan Petropoulos investigates the life of former Nazi art dealer Bruno Lohse. (54m 50s)

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