Art Traffickers: Treasures Stolen from the Tombs — Season 1, Episode 2: The Goddess of Morgantina
Documentary • 45 min • 1 season, 4 episodes • ★ 8.0/10
Episode synopsis
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.
About Art Traffickers: Treasures Stolen from the Tombs
Through a combination of interviews and studio reconstructions, recount the gripping stories behind those who have excavated and stolen masterpieces.