EPISODE · Jun 3, 2026 · 19 MIN
The Forger Who Fooled the Nazis (And Made Hitler Cry)
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Meet Han van Meegeren, the failed artist who became history's most successful art forger by painting 'lost' Vermeers so convincing that Hermann Göring paid a fortune for them. When the war ended, van Meegeren faced execution as a Nazi collaborator—until he revealed his masterful con that had bilked the Third Reich out of millions. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Meet Han van Meegeren, the failed artist who became history's most successful art forger by painting 'lost' Vermeers so convincing that Hermann Göring paid a fortune for them. When the war ended, van Meegeren faced execution as a Nazi collaborator—until he revealed his masterful con that had bilked the Third Reich out of millions.
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