The Spy Who Stole Modern Art (And Got Away With It)

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Meet Rose Valland, the mild-mannered French museum curator who secretly documented Nazi art theft while working under their noses, then spent decades hunting down stolen masterpieces across Europe. Her covert operation saved thousands of artworks and exposed the biggest art heist in history—but Hollywood barely remembers her name. 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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