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Still, to many, art theft remains an oddly romanticized act—part greed, part legend, and now, part viral entertainment. With that in mind, enjoy some of the best memes we have found about the jewel heist at the Louvre. You might say some of them are masterpieces.
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More than 100 Items in the British Royal Regalia Symbolize Power and Tradition Through the Ages
The British Royal Regalia signifies power and legitimacy of rulers. Worn at coronation ceremonies, the British Crown Jewels includes more than 100 items, like the ruby-embellished crowns and a scepter with the world's largest diamond. The Royal Collection ...
In France, Louvre reopens after weekend robbery  The Louvre Museum in Paris reopened Wednesday after thieves stole crown jewels worth $102 million in just seven minutes last weekend.  Over 100 investigators are working on the case as forensics experts analyze surveillance footage,
So, break out some sunglasses as we prepare to blind you with these details about the Crown Jewels: Last used for Queen Elizabeth II in 1953, this crown will be placed on King Charles III's head at the moment of his coronation. Made for Charles II in 1661 ...
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The Story Behind the 140-Carat Diamond That Survived the Louvre Heist—and Its Mythic Curse
Thieves didn’t take the 140-carat Regent Diamond during the Louvre museum heist. Here’s the story behind the supposedly cursed stone.
A week after thieves stormed the Louvre and ripped eight priceless pieces from France’s crown jewels, the country is nursing a deep cultural wound.
By Ashlie Miller Looking at my social media scroll this week, I wouldn’t have thought there would be so much talk about monarchy — kings or no kings, and crowns. Though no king or queen rules us, the idea of monarchy still captivates the thoughts of many — just ask any American anglophile the latest