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121 Rescuing Da Vinci:  How the Allies Saved The World's Masterpieces from World War Two

121 Rescuing Da Vinci: How the Allies Saved The World's Masterpieces from World War Two

FromTravel with Rick Steves


121 Rescuing Da Vinci: How the Allies Saved The World's Masterpieces from World War Two

FromTravel with Rick Steves

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Length:
54 minutes
Released:
Feb 3, 2008
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Robert Edsel, author of "Rescuing DaVinci" and producer of the documentary film "The Rape of Europa" joins Rick to describe Hitler's obsession with art, and how a special unit of Allies, known as the Monuments Men, re-patriated Europe's treasures after the war -- and the work that remains to be done today. For more information on Travel with Rick Steves - including episode descriptions, program archives and related details - visit www.ricksteves.com.
Released:
Feb 3, 2008
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

A weekly one-hour conversation with guest experts and callers about travel, cultures, people, and the things we find around the world that give life its extra sparkle. Rick Steves is America's leading authority on travel to Europe and beyond. Host and writer of over a hundred public television travel shows and author of 30 best-selling guidebooks, Rick now brings his passion for exploring and understanding our world to public radio. Related travel information and message boards on www.ricksteves.com