Imagine standing in the opulent rooms of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, where priceless works of human achievement reside. It’s a sanctum of culture and history, where the pulse of the past beats strong. But what happens when the sanctity of such a place is breached not by time, but by thieves? This episode of Hometown History ventures into the darker side of the art world, unraveling stories of daring heists and cunning capers within the hallowed halls of the Met.

Time travel with us on ⁠Hometown History⁠.

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