Plunderer: The Life and Times of a Nazi Art Thief - Secrets of the Dead

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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.

(Premiered: Feb 19 & 26, 2025)

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

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

Historian Jonathan Petropoulos investigates the post-war life of former Nazi art dealer Bruno Lohse.

Plunderer: The Life and Times of a Nazi Art Thief (Part Two) -- How Americans Profited Off Looted Art

How Americans Profited Off Looted Art

With the explosion of American museums in the 1950s, provenance took a backseat.

Plunderer: The Life and Times of a Nazi Art Thief (Part Two) -- The Gutmann Family’s Tragic Loss

The Gutmann Family’s Tragic Loss

Simon Goodman recounts the story of his grandparents’ tragic deception by Nazi forces.

Plunderer: The Life and Times of a Nazi Art Thief (Part One) -- Extended Preview | Plunderer: The Life and Times of a Nazi Art Thief

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

Historian Jonathan Petropoulos investigates the life of former Nazi art dealer Bruno Lohse.

Plunderer: The Life and Times of a Nazi Art Thief (Part One) -- The ERR and the Nazi Party’s Systematic Looting of Europe

The ERR and the Nazi Party’s Systematic Looting of Europe

During WWII, the ERR operationalized Nazi art looting on an industrial scale.