Crime
Five Things to Know About the Gardner Museum Heist—the Biggest Art Theft in Modern History
In 1990, two thieves made off with a $500 million cache of art by Rembrandt, Vermeer, Degas and more. Three decades later, the works remain missing
Vandals Deface 'Irreplaceable' Native American Rock Carvings in Georgia
The unknown criminals painted the 1,000-year-old petroglyphs in bright colors and scratched their surfaces beyond recognition
A Swindler Almost Sold These Forged 'Masterpieces' for $14.7 Million
Spanish authorities halted the sale of the three works, which were falsely attributed to El Greco, Modigliani and Goya
The Little-Known Story of Violet Gibson, the Irish Woman Who Shot Mussolini
A free radio documentary tells the tale of the long-overlooked individual who nearly killed the Italian dictator in 1926
How the 1996 Dunblane Massacre Pushed the U.K. to Enact Stricter Gun Laws
A devastating attack at a Scottish primary school sparked national outcry—and a successful campaign for gun reform
Authorities Recover Intricate Renaissance Armor Stolen From the Louvre in 1983
An appraiser's quick thinking helped recover the treasures, which vanished from the Paris museum 38 years ago
America's Original Gangster Couple, Trailblazing Women Explorers and Other New Books to Read
These March releases elevate overlooked stories and offer insights on oft-discussed topics
A Brief History of the Invention of the Home Security Alarm
A hardworking nurse envisioned a new way to know who was at the door
The Great Canadian Polio Vaccine Heist of 1959
A theft more than 60 years ago shows how sought-after scarce vaccine doses have been in past epidemics
Six Skeletons Found in Wreck of 18th-Century Pirate Ship Sunk Off Cape Cod
The "Whydah" sank off the coast of Massachusetts in 1717, killing all but two people on board
Dante's Descendant Wants to Overturn the Poet's 1302 Corruption Conviction
More than 700 years ago, a magistrate sentenced the "Divine Comedy" author to be burned at the stake if he ever returned to Florence
Collection of Antiquities Dealer Accused of Looting Will Return to Cambodia
The $50 million trove represents one of the most significant repositories of Cambodian cultural heritage outside of the country
Stolen Copy of 'Salvator Mundi' Found Stashed in Naples Cupboard
The museum that owns the 16th-century painting hadn't even realized the work—attributed to the school of Leonardo—was missing
The House Where Lizzie Borden's Family Was Murdered Is Up for Sale
You can now take a virtual tour of the Massachusetts property, which most recently served as a bed and breakfast
Florida Manatee Found With 'Trump' Written on Its Back
The threatened species faces other serious threats, including boat collisions, habitat loss and toxic algae blooms
Caligula's Gardens, Long Hidden Beneath Italian Apartment Building, to Go on View
The infamous Roman emperor's extravagant tastes included opulent marble and exotic animals
Authorities in Israel Seize Thousands of Artifacts Looted From Ancient Graves
Thieves stole most of the objects—including coins and pottery—from tombs across the Mediterranean, Africa and South America
How a New Law Will Impact the U.S. Antiquities Trade
In the name of cracking down on money laundering, a new law passed by Congress will increase federal oversight of the art market and limit secrecy
Ancient Canaanites Added Arsenic to Copper to Create Counterfeit Currency
The toxic chemical gave the metal a luminous sheen, enabling forgers to pass off cheap alloys as silver
Officials Seize 27,400 Artifacts Looted by a Single French Treasure Hunter
The unidentified man accumulated a sizable collection of ancient coins, jewelry, accessories and sculptures
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