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New Documentary on the Quedlinburg Treasures

A new documentary examining the theft of the Quedlinburg treasures by an American soldier, and their return:

The Liberators TRAILER from Cassie Hay on Vimeo.

 

Author Derek FinchamPosted on April 12, 2016Format VideoCategories Armed Conflict, Art LawTags Germany, Quedlinburg treasures1 Comment on New Documentary on the Quedlinburg Treasures

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