As the Nazi war machine tore through Europe, they plundered museums in search of holy relics that would grant them untold power and prestige. In this episode, experts investigate how close Hitler was to discovering the Holy Grail and its promise of eternal life. Cast List: Guy Walters: A British author, historian, and journalist who has written several books on WWII. As a journalist for The Times, he writes on historical topics for the national press. Dominic Selwood: Historian, barrister, bestselling author, novelist and frequent contributor to national newspapers including The Independent, The Spectator and The Daily Telegraph Tony McMahon: Former BBC news producer, author, print journalist and historian Klint Janulis: Archaeologist & Former Special Forces Operative Lynn Picknett: Historian and researcher specialising in exposing historical conspiracies. She is also the co-author of several notable works Noah Charney: Art Historian & Author Dr. Karen Bellinger: Anthropologist, archaeologist, and historian Harald Pernkopf: Guide at Altaussee Salt Mine Joanna Lamparska: Journalist & Author Tomasz Bonek: Journalist & Author Andrew Gough: Writer, presenter and editor of The Heretic Magazine Dr. Franz Kirchweger: Curator and Hofburg Palace Andreas Clemens: Guide at Historischer Kunstbunker Katarzyna Pakula: Keeper of Conservation at St. Mary’s Basilica Dr. Sheila K. Hoffman: Art Historian, Iconologist and Senior Lecturer at the University of Massachusetts Eric Meyers: Narrator Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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