The Venus Fixers

During WWII, a group of unlikely soldiers and cultural experts, called the "Venus Fixers," worked to protect Europe's priceless artistic and architectural heritage from being looted or destroyed. Led by art historians, curators, architects, and artists, the Venus Fixers risked their lives to strip galleries and send the masterpieces to safety. They even blocked a Nazi convoy of stolen paintings, and saved ancient cities from air raids. This fascinating and adventurous account, based on private archives and primary sources, is a revelatory take on a little-known chapter of WWII history.