art theft
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.
Gold Worth $700,000 Stolen In Paris' Natural History Museum
Sep 17, 2025 11:33 pm CST
Thieves have broken into Paris's Natural History Museum, making off with gold samples worth 600,000 euros ($700,000) in the latest of a series of robberies from cultural institutions, according to the museum.