From Olympia to Nazi Germany: ancient vase returned to Greece
(The Guardian Germany)

Vessel was awarded to first modern Olympic marathon winner before ending up in Göring´s collectionThe 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.The 6th century BC pottery vessel was bestowed upon Spyros Louis, a water carrier, when he unexpectedly won the inaugural marathon in 1896. Then it went missing. Continue reading...