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The Best Episodes of Art Traffickers: Treasures Stolen from the Tombs

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Through a combination of interviews and studio reconstructions, recount the gripping stories behind those who have excavated and stolen masterpieces.

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    Art Traffickers: Treasures Stolen from the Tombs Season 1 Episode 1 - The Euphronios Krater
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    #1 - The Euphronios Krater

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    Ancient Greek artifact The Euphronios Krater was bought by the Metropolitan Museum of Art in 1972 but was thought to have been excavated illegally in Italy the year before. The ensuing investigation implicated American art dealer Robert Hecht and the Italian antiques dealer Giacomo Medici.

    Director:Unknown
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  2. Art Traffickers: Treasures Stolen from the Tombs Season 1 Episode 2 - The Goddess of Morgantina
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    #2 - The Goddess of Morgantina

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    In 1988, the Getty Museum in California acquired a statue depicting a Greek goddess for an eye-watering £18 million. However, with its dubious accompanying provenance, suspicions begin to arise that it is actually a stolen artifact, leading to an investigation that finds alleged links to organised crime.

    Director:Unknown
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  3. Art Traffickers: Treasures Stolen from the Tombs Season 1 Episode 3 - The Capitoline Triad
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    #3 - The Capitoline Triad

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    The Capitoline Triad is a unique sculpture that comprised the three Roman deities Jupiter, Juno, and Minerva, and was discovered in the ancient Villa of Inviolata in 1992 by grave robbers. This episodes retraces the Italian military police's investigation, which led to them successfully retrieving it two years later in Switzerland.

    Director:Unknown
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  4. Art Traffickers: Treasures Stolen from the Tombs Season 1 Episode 4 - The Vase of Asteas
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    #4 - The Vase of Asteas

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    The remarkable story of how the Vase of Asteas was initially sold by the tomb robber who discovered it for a million lire and a pig, eventually finding its way to the Getty Museum in California, but how a chance car crash and a rogue Polaroid helped bring the unique artifact back to its place of origin.

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Best Episodes Summary

"The Euphronios Krater" is the best rated episode of "Art Traffickers: Treasures Stolen from the Tombs". It scored /10 based on 0 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 10/16/2021. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "The Goddess of Morgantina".