#168: Holocaust Shadows II - The Forgeries

Despite being a Western country, Holland almost equalled the East in its destructiveness during the Holocaust. 2 non-Jews created their own narrative by bypassing the system. One took great risks, the other received great reward. Their unusual stories, extend forgery into new territory. And a mention of Mein Kampf - one hundred years later. Chapters 00:00 The Journey into Danger 01:40 The Context of the Holocaust 06:41 The Systematic Persecution of Jews in Holland 08:55 The Story of Jaap Penraat 14:57 The Art of Forgery and Resistance 22:47 The Nazi Obsession with Art 29:58 The Aftermath of War and Art Recovery