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Raiders of the Lost Ark
The return of the great adventure.
When Dr. Indiana Jones – the tweed-suited professor who just happens to be a celebrated archaeologist – is hired by the government to locate the legendary Ark of the Covenant, he finds himself up against the entire Nazi regime.
KNOW BEFORE WATCHING
A few things worth knowing first
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Ark of the Covenant
A biblical relic described in the Hebrew Bible as a gold-covered chest containing the stone tablets of the Ten Commandments. In various traditions, it is considered a powerful object of immense religious and supernatural significance.
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Archaeologist
A scientist who studies human history and prehistory through the excavation of sites and the analysis of artifacts and other physical remains. The profession involves interpreting material culture to understand past civilizations and cultures.
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Gestapo
The secret police force of Nazi Germany, known for its role in enforcing political control and suppressing opposition. This organization operated with significant autonomy to maintain the authority of the state.
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Wehrmacht
The unified armed forces of Nazi Germany during the period from 1935 to 1945. It comprised the army, navy, and air force, serving as the primary military instrument of the German state during World War II.
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Tramp trade
A term used to describe the commercial shipping industry where vessels do not follow fixed, scheduled routes. Instead, these ships travel between various ports to pick up and deliver cargo based on market demand.