From Olympia to Nazi Germany: ancient vase returned to Greece

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Vessel was awarded to first modern Olympic marathon winner before ending up in Göring’s collection

The extraordinary story of an ancient wine cup that was awarded to the marathon winner of the first modern Olympics before being smuggled out of Greece by a notorious Nazi has been brought to light after its return to Athens.

 

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