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As the Nazis expanded their horizons, an expedition to Tibet in early 1939 reflected their insatiable thirst for knowledge and supremacy. Led by Erich Schaer, a scientist barely aligned with Nazi ideology, the expedition masked darker intents beneath the guise of academic exploration. Their goal was to study the region’s culture while simultaneously searching for evidence that would link Tibetans to an Aryan ancestry.
This intricate balance of genuine science and deeply flawed racial theories persisted as the expedition infiltrated Tibetan culture, hoping to uncover proof for their hierarchal beliefs while seeking to influence the region geopolitically.