Two suspects in their thirties, with criminal records, partially admitted involvement in the October Louvre heist where €88m worth of French crown jewels were stolen. The suspects used power tools to break into the museum, and the jewels remain unrecovered. Authorities suspect the gang may be larger than the four caught on CCTV, and efforts continue to recover the stolen items. Security has been heightened at French cultural sites since the incident.
Two thieves stole €88m worth of crown jewels from the Louvre in a quick heist, captured on video showing their slow getaway using a furniture lift and scooters, highlighting security lapses at the museum.
Thieves stole priceless jewels from the Louvre in Paris in a quick, organized heist involving a ladder and motor-scooters, prompting a museum closure and an ongoing investigation.
Thieves broke into the Louvre's Apollo Gallery in Paris, stealing valuable crown jewels including a necklace, brooch, and tiara, using a basket lift and breaking display cases, before escaping on two-wheelers; the stolen items have significant historical value, but the Regent diamond was not taken. The museum was closed following the incident, which lasted seven minutes, and is under investigation.
The final 'Downton Abbey' film features the franchise's most extensive use of authentic jewelry, with 13 pieces worth over $1.4 million, including notable antique and diamond pieces, to make a grand conclusion.
Archaeologists in Greece have unearthed a 2000-year-old temple on the island of Evia, filled with gold, jewels, and rich relics. The discovery, made in 2023, follows the initial finding of a monumental building in 2017. The excavation also revealed structures likely used as altars, including a horseshoe-shaped altar with layers of ash and burned bones. Additionally, bronze figurines from the Geometric period and a clay bullhead from the Mycenaean period were found, indicating a long history of worship at the site.
