How an Antiques Dealer Uncovered a Massive Museum Heist

This podcast episode uncovers the fascinating tale of Ittai Gradel, an expert in Greco-Roman gems, who stumbles upon a series of mispriced antique gems being sold on eBay, leading him on a wild chase to uncover a counterfeiting ring potentially involving stolen artifacts. He investigates the seller's identity and uncovers a web of deceit involving a British Museum curator, culminating in the return of stolen artifacts and raising questions about the repatriation of cultural artifacts.