Looting History
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Looting History
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Looting History

A look at how the trade in stolen antiquities and art has became a major source of income for crime syndicates, gangs and terrorists around the world.

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Robbing The Cradle: The Looting Of The Iraq Museum
S1 E1 • 44m • HDClosed Captioned Alt TextU

As Baghdad fell to US forces in 2003,15,000 priceless antiquities were stolen from the Iraq Museum. Learn about the efforts to catch the culprits.

Blood Antiquities: Islamic State And The Theft Of Syria's Past
S1 E2 • 44m • HDClosed Captioned Alt TextU

Rewind and learn about how Western collectors turned a blind eye to ISIS selling Syria's precious ancient past to the highest bidders.

Behind The Mask: Robbing The Land Of The Pharaohs
S1 E3 • 44m • HDClosed Captioned Alt TextU

When a tiny fragment of papyrus worth more than its weight in gold appears at auction, it marks the beginning of the end for a superstar Oxford don.

Thou Shalt Not Steal: Hobby Lobby And The Museum Of The Bible
S1 E4 • 43m • HDClosed Captioned Alt TextU

A stunning discovery by customs officials in a shipment at Memphis International Airport shakes the foundations of one of the US' richest families.

Stealing Beauty: The Morgantina Goddess and the Getty Museum
S1 E5 • 43m • HDClosed Captioned Alt TextU

The curator of the J Paul Getty Museum's collection, Marion True, falls into disgrace, brought down by a jet-setting dealer.

Risky Business: Michael Steinhardt And The Greek Pot Of Gold
S1 E6 • 43m • HDClosed Captioned Alt TextU

In December 2021, a hedge-fund billionaire and collector is forced to turn over $70 million worth of stolen loot.

Making A Killing: Douglas Latchford And The Cambodian Killing Fields
S1 E7 • 43m • HDClosed Captioned Alt TextU

Dealer Douglas Latchford was the go-to expert in Khmer antiquities. But an investigation sees his world crumble.

A Deal With The Devil: Hitler's Museum Of Stolen Art
S1 E8 • 43m • HDClosed Captioned Alt TextU

In 2012, the search of an elderly recluse's Munich flat uncovers a stash of lost art linked to his father, a man known as Hitler's art dealer.

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  • About this series
  • A look at how the trade in stolen antiquities and art has became a major source of income for crime syndicates, gangs and terrorists around the world.
  • GenreFeatures
  • Seasons1
  • StudioSky History

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