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The Amber Room: Russia's Lost Masterpiece
05/24/2026
The Amber Room: Russia's Lost Masterpiece
In 1941, Nazi soldiers dismantled and packed up an entire room made of glowing amber panels, worth an estimated $500 million today. The Amber Room—called the 'Eighth Wonder of the World'—was last seen in Königsberg Castle before vanishing without a trace. We explore its creation for Prussian royalty, its journey to Catherine Palace in Russia, and the decades-long search that has captivated treasure hunters worldwide.
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