Top 10 Biggest Art Heists in History | World History Saga #25
From daring midnight raids to cunning inside jobs, art heists have captivated our imaginations for centuries. This episode of World History Saga explores the top 10 biggest and most audacious art thefts in history, uncovering the stories behind the stolen masterpieces, the motivations of the thieves, and the ongoing efforts to recover these priceless treasures.

Get ready for a thrilling journey through the world of art crime, featuring:

The Louvre, Paris (1911): The infamous theft of the Mona Lisa by Vincenzo Peruggia, a former Louvre employee, shocked the world and made the painting an icon.
National Gallery, London (1961): The audacious theft of Goya's portrait of the Duke of Wellington, orchestrated by a retired bus driver, became a media sensation.
Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, Boston (1990): The largest unsolved art theft in history, with 13 masterpieces, including works by Rembrandt and Vermeer, vanishing without a trace.
National Museum of Art, Architecture and Design, Oslo (1994): The daring daylight robbery of Edvard Munch's iconic painting, "The Scream," which was later recovered.
Munch Museum, Oslo (2004): Another brazen theft of Munch's masterpieces, "The Scream" and "Madonna," highlighting the vulnerability of even well-protected museums.
National Museum of Stockholm (2000): A high-speed boat chase followed the theft of three masterpieces, including a Rembrandt self-portrait, in a dramatic heist.
National Museum of Fine Arts, Paraguay (2002): A significant art heist in South America, where details remain scarce due to limited public information.
Green Vault, Dresden (2019): One of the largest and most significant jewel heists in history, targeting the historic Green Vault in Dresden, Germany.
Blenheim Palace, Oxfordshire (2019): The daring theft of a solid gold toilet, an artwork by Maurizio Cattelan, from Winston Churchill's birthplace.
Museum of Modern Art, Paris (2010): A sophisticated heist targeting five masterpieces by Picasso, Matisse, Braque, Modigliani, and Léger.
We'll examine the meticulous planning, daring execution, and often surprising motivations behind these incredible heists, exploring the impact on the art world and the ongoing quest to bring these stolen treasures back to their rightful place.

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