Art Traffickers: Treasures Stolen from the Tombs

3:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Wednesday 8 May
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The Euphronios Krater

Season 1 Episode 1 of 4

Italy is home to the one of the most important artistic heritages in the world, but it is also where tens of thousands of precious archaeological finds are illegally trafficked every year, making it one of the world's biggest illicit industries. This documentary examines the most sensational thefts of ancient masterpieces in history, recounting the stories of those who excavated them and those who sold them

Art Traffickers: Treasures Stolen from the Tombs airs on Sky Arts at 3:00 PM, Wednesday 8 May. (Subtitles, audio description.)
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Arts ➝ Culture (without music)
Fine Arts
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