The First Thief from the Louvre (10/24/25)
On October 19, 2025, the world was shocked to hear of a theft or priceless jewels from Paris’ The Louvre in a brazen, daylight heist. But this was not the first ambitious heist carried off in broad daylight at the Louvre. In fact, in 1911 another heist took place – and this time the stolen property was none other than the world famous “Mona Lisa” by Leonardo Da Vinci. Join us for the tale of this robbery – an inside job – and the international search for both painting and thief.
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