Louvre thieves escape with £76m jewels in basket
Security footage exposes the audacious Paris robbery where thieves used a mechanical delivery basket to steal priceless jewels worth £76 million from the Louvre Museum before calmly escaping.
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£88M Jewels Stolen in Daring Louvre Heist
In an audacious overnight theft, priceless jewels valued at an astonishing £88 million were stolen from the world-renowned Louvre Museum in Paris, leaving authorities baffled and security questions raised.
French Crown Jewels Sold Off in 1887, Expert Reveals
Shocking discovery reveals France's priceless crown jewels were systematically dismantled and sold by the government in 1887, leaving the Louvre without its most spectacular gems.
Louvre's stolen jewels destroyed in brutal heist aftermath
Exclusive investigation reveals the tragic fate of the Louvre's stolen crown jewels - crushed, broken and vanished after one of France's most audacious museum thefts.
Louvre Museum targeted in royal jewels robbery
In a shocking security breach, thieves targeted the Louvre Museum's royal jewellery collection, raising serious questions about museum security protocols in one of Paris's most iconic institutions.
High Heels: A Queen's Vengeful Invention Against Rival
A startling new historical biography uncovers the dark and vengeful origins of the high heel, tracing it back to a plot by the 16th-century French Queen, Catherine de' Medici, driven by jealousy and a desire to humiliate her husband's mistress.
The Stolen Crown: The Heist That Threatened James I's Rule
Historian Tracy Borman uncovers the shocking theft of a priceless crown from James I's treasury, a brazen heist that threatened the very legitimacy of the Stuart monarchy in her new book, 'The Stolen Crown'.
Meghan and Kate's 'Tiaragate': The Royal Jewellery Row
An explosive royal biography reveals the dramatic 'tiaragate' incident that sparked early tensions between the Duchess of Sussex and the Princess of Wales, detailing a palace confrontation over jewellery protocol.
Queen's Imperial State Crown dazzles at Parliament
The iconic Imperial State Crown, a symbol of British monarchy, was prominently displayed during the State Opening of Parliament, marking a historic moment in Westminster.
Erin Boag Joins West End's 'The Crown Jewels'
Former 'Strictly Come Dancing' professional Erin Boag is set to dazzle audiences once again as she takes on a leading role in the West End production of 'The Crown Jewels'. Discover how this dance sensation is making waves beyond the ballroom.
Buddha statue with hidden jewels sells for millions
A 15th-century Buddha statue, concealing precious jewels inside, has sold for a staggering sum at a Sotheby's auction, highlighting the growing demand for Asian antiquities.
Sotheby's returns ancient Buddha relics to India
Sotheby's auction house has returned a collection of precious Buddha relics to India following a contentious ownership debate, marking a significant moment in cultural repatriation.
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