How Are Stolen Medieval Artifacts Traded In Secret Auctions?

Inside the multi-billion-dollar black market for stolen history. This documentary follows grassroots investigators and activists risking their lives to track down sacred medieval statues and ancient relics looted from Eastern temples. From secret operations to high-profile standoffs with Western museums and elite elite auction houses, trace how these priceless cultural treasures vanished into private collections—and the global movement fighting to bring them home. Welcome to Chronicle; your home for all things medieval history! With documentaries covering everything from the collapse of the Roman Empire to the beginnings of the Renaissance, from Hastings to Charlemagne, we'll be exploring everything the Middle Ages have to offer. Subscribe now so you don't miss out! 📺 You can now become a History Hit member right here on YouTube! Join for access to a new exclusive documentary every week, and access to over 160+ of our documentaries presented by world renowned historians like Dan Snow, Eleanor Janega, Tristan Hughes, Mary Beard, Matt Lewis and more. Get an exclusive release every week by signing up here: https://bit.ly/4pyExyn Chronicle is part of the History Hit Network. To get in touch please email [email protected].