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The Romanovs and Catherine the Great's Art Collection
In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore Catherine the Great's passion for art collecting, which transformed the Hermitage into one of the world's greatest museums. They discuss how Catherine acquired major collections from Europe, including the paintings of Johann Ernst Gotzkowsky and the library of Voltaire. The conversation covers her relationship with Enlightenment thinkers like Diderot, whom she bought his library. They also delve into the controversy over Catherine's purchase of the Houghton Hall collection from Britain, which sparked debates about national heritage. The…
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