Napoleon’s Obsession with Stealing Art

Good morning. ⛅️ Today, Napoleon’s obsession with stealing art, how the Black Panthers and Young Lord

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Good morning. ⛅️Today, Napoleon’s obsession with stealing art, how the Black Panthers and Young Lords teamed up to fight addiction, and DIY sculptures that reinterpret famous abolitionist symbols.— Hrag Vartanian, editor-in-chief

"Plunder" Dissects Napoleon’s Obsession with Stealing Art Using a mix of art, military, and intellectual history, Cynthia Saltzman argues that controlling art is a powerful way to control hearts and minds. Lily Meyer

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