What happens when an eccentric art collector treats the world like his personal museum? Was Don Miller of Indiana trying to "Make Archeology Great Again?" Find out on Episode Two of Frame Job and hear about largest single recovery of cultural property in FBI history. In addition to the case, I touch upon the Pipestone National Monument quarry and the sacred ceremonial pipes created by Native American artisans, painter George Catlin and the Kohinoor Diamond.

Episode Notes

The Grave Robber by Timothy Carpenter was the main reference source for this episode.

Continuation of US policy adjustments that harm indigenous communities.

Rollbacks of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA): Major policy adjustments via legislative restructuring have stripped billions of dollars intended for clean energy, infrastructure, housing, and economic resilience specifically obligated to Indian Country.

Retracted Energy Grants: Multiple federal funding packages meant to bolster tribal energy sovereignty have been retracted, forcing tribes across dozens of states to halt ongoing climate adaptation and self-sufficiency developments.

Staffing and Contract Reductions: Federal cuts targeting the Department of Veterans Affairs and the broader safety net directly affect Native American veterans, who statistically serve in the military at higher rates than any other demographic.

Federal Support Reductions: Broader policy proposals aim to transition sovereign tribal healthcare and education programs toward private, for-profit systems, while looking to cut structural funding for organizations like the Bureau of Indian Education.

In the pilot episode of Frame Job, we dive into the dramatic 2025 Louvre Heist and the curious case of a cursed diamond that may have sparked the French Revolution. I'm your host Leslie Sink.

Frame Job is an entertainment podcast exploring the intersection of fine art and true crime. We'll deep dive into the psyche of master forgers, the drama of high-stakes robbery, and the modern scandals currently shaking the art world. From art history to art heists - compelling true stories of villains, heros and skullduggery. Sometimes unserious but always shocking! First episode premieres on Wed May 6. Follow now and catch new episodes every other Wednesday.

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