Unsolved: The Mysterious Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum Heist
After 34 years, the 13 works stolen from the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum in the largest art theft in history have not resurfaced, leaving behind vacant frames as a reminder of the loss. The heist, which occurred in 1990, involved the theft of important paintings as well as seemingly less valuable items, such as a Chinese metal vase and minor sketches by Degas. Despite ongoing investigations and the recent death of the night watchman involved, the case remains unsolved, with peculiarities that continue to captivate interest.