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In the dying days of World War II, the Soviet Army swept through eastern Europe to seize Berlin and bring an end to the Third Reich. Along the way, the Soviets plundered museums and private collections in a bid to extract ‘reparations’ from the Nazi state.

Countless books, artefacts and works of art were captured by the Red Army and returned to Russia, where they have lain dormant and hidden for over 60 years. The story of this Soviet war booty continues to cause controversy today.

Thomas Schneider is exploring a subject that has never been studied before. The University of British Columbia professor is examining the history of German Egyptology during the Nazi era. The period that lasted from when Hitler became chancellor of Germany in 1933 - until he committed suicide in his bunker in 1945.

The research is a work in progress and Professor Schneider continues to receive new archival documents and information. He plans to turn his work into a book length manuscript.

While popular fiction, such as the Indiana Jones trilogy, depicts action packed films about this topic, the real story is far more complex.

Professor Schneider generously took the time to talk about his research with me. He also provided me with detailed written notes, that outline his research, to help me write this story.

Hitler Comes to Power

About The Author

Owen Jarus

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Owen Jarus is a freelance writer based in Toronto ,Canada. He has written articles on archaeology for a variety of media outlets including The Canadian Press newswire (CP), U of T Magazine, The Mississauga News and The Guelph Mercury. Education: BA from the University of Toronto in History, Geography and Near & Middle Eastern Civilizations.