In this episode, we delve into the hidden world of art smuggling during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Focusing on the intricate case of the Bust of the Princess of Urbino, we explore how Italian Renaissance masterpieces were spirited out of the country, driven by a desire to own a piece of cultural glory. We unravel the roles of key figures like Stefano Bardini, a master art dealer, and Wilhelm Bode, a German curator, uncovering a web of deception and smuggling schemes, highlighting the ethical dilemmas surrounding cultural heritage and art’s shadowy past.