The Complicated History of Berlin's Museums
Berlin’s Museum Island is a sanctuary of global history, yet it sits upon a landscape of profound "refinement and regret." This investigation takes us inside the Neues Museum and the Pergamon, revealing how ancient masterpieces like the Bust of Nefertiti and the Pergamon Altar have been used—and misused—throughout history. From the chemistry of "Rolex" Viking swords to the chilling misappropriation of Greek architecture by the Third Reich, we uncover the secrets of these world-class institutions.
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