1354: Arthur Brand | Recovering the World's Stolen Masterpieces
Summary
Jordan Harbinger interviews art detective Arthur Brand, who recovers stolen masterpieces and Nazi-looted treasures. They discuss the multi-billion dollar illegal art trade, involving mafias and terrorists, and Brand’s high-stakes investigations. Stories include recovering a Persian relic from Iranian agents and returning Nazi-confiscated art to Jewish families after decades.
Topics discussed
Intro, sponsors, and guest introduction
The art detective role and the scale of the black market
Illicit antiquities trade and dangers in source countries
Recovering the Diwan of Hafez from a Nazi descendant
Nazi-looted art in Ukraine and post-Soviet flea markets
Tracking Nazis in Argentina and the Eichmann capture
Art forgery, the Olmec head scandal, and mafia connections
Sponsors: Home warranty and mental health services
The prevalence of fakes and challenges of restitution
Recovering stolen Picassos and Van Goghs
The 'Blood of Jesus' relic theft and recovery
Modern heists: Louvre, Isabella Stewart Gardner, and museums
Conclusion, final thoughts, and outro
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