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In this episode of "This Podcast is Not Real", our AI hosts recount the daring 1911 theft of the Mona Lisa from the Louvre Museum. Discover the motivations of the thief, Vincenzo Peruggia, who believed he was reclaiming the masterpiece for Italy, and follow the twists of the two-year investigation that led to its recovery. We’ll also explore how this infamous heist transformed the Mona Lisa into the world’s most famous painting. Was it a crime, or an act of patriotism? Join us for the story behind the legacy of this historic art theft.
In this episode of "This Podcast is Not Real", our AI hosts recount the daring 1911 theft of the Mona Lisa from the Louvre Museum. Discover the motivations of the thief, Vincenzo Peruggia, who believed he was reclaiming the masterpiece for Italy, and follow the twists of the two-year investigation that led to its recovery. We’ll also explore how this infamous heist transformed the Mona Lisa into the world’s most famous painting. Was it a crime, or an act of patriotism? Join us for the story behind the legacy of this historic art theft.