Matthew Bogdanos

American prosecutor, author, and U.S. Marine Corps reservist known for leading investigations into antiquities trafficking and helping recover looted Iraqi artifacts; served as an assistant district attorney in Manhattan and head of its Antiquities Trafficking Unit.

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  1. 1. Thieves Of Baghdad

    One Marine's Passionate Journey to Recover the World's Greatest Stolen Treasures

    A firsthand account of the hunt to recover thousands of looted Iraqi artifacts after the 2003 invasion, blending military investigation, legal prosecution, and cultural advocacy as the narrator leads a joint task force tracking smugglers, corrupt dealers and international fences across borders and auction houses; the narrative explains how forensic techniques, diplomatic pressure and courtroom strategy were used to restore ancient reliefs, cylinder seals and priceless antiquities to museums and their people, while reflecting on the broader moral and historical stakes of protecting cultural heritage amid war and chaos.

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