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Historic Museum Heists: From the Louvre to the Green Vault - A Timeline of Major Art Thefts
Oct 19, 2025 07:37 pm CST
The recent theft of Napoleon-era jewels from the Louvre Museum highlights a long history of high-profile museum heists worldwide. From the $500 million Gardner Museum robbery to the multiple thefts of "The Scream," this article examines ten of history's most notorious art and artifact thefts, their methods, and recovery status.
Famous Art Thefts and Security Breaches at the Louvre Museum: From Mona Lisa to Modern Day
Oct 19, 2025 06:23 pm CST
The Louvre Museum in Paris has experienced numerous significant thefts and security breaches throughout its history, from the famous 1911 Mona Lisa heist by Vincenzo Peruggia to recent vandalism attempts and the current robbery investigation. This article explores the most notable incidents including Nazi looting during WWII, the unsolved theft of Courbet's The Wave, and the remarkable recovery of Renaissance armor pieces stolen in 1983 but found nearly 40 years later.