42: The Monuments Men

from Pictorial Hosted by Betty Chen and Quinn Rose

During World War II, hundreds of art experts and historians pushed for some protection and rescue of millions of art pieces and artifacts. In response, the Monuments, Fine Arts, and Archives program was created. This week Quinn breaks down some of the most interesting stories and people from the book "The Monuments Men: Allied Heroes, Nazi Thieves and the Greatest Treasure Hunt in History."

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