A serene Sunday morning at the Louvre turned chaotic in just seven minutes. Four thieves, using construction vests and a mechanized lift, cut through reinforced glass and stole eight priceless pieces of the French Crown Jewels—some linked to Napoleon Bonaparte. Guards prioritized visitor safety, while a 60-officer manhunt began. What does this heist reveal about museum security, cultural heritage and the lengths organized criminals will go to target history’s treasures?
Guest: Christopher Marinello, founder of Art Recovery International, art crime investigator
Host: Anupama Chandrasekaran
Edited and produced by Sharmada Venkatasubramanian
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Published – October 22, 2025 04:53 pm IST
