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Following the theft of the French crown jewels from the Louvre, a museum dedicated to Denis Diderot in Langres, France, was also targeted. Approximately 2,000 gold and silver coins, valued at around €90,000, were stolen from a display case at the Maison des Lumières. These coins, dating from 1790 to 1840, belonged to the city’s private collection and were discovered in 2011. This incident adds to a series of recent museum heists across France, including the theft of gold nuggets from the Natural History Museum and porcelain from the national porcelain museum.
Authorities have cordoned off the Louvre Museum and a major road along the Seine River as they investigate a potential break-in. Attention is centered on the southeast corner of the building, where a large, extendable ladder, likely used for accessing upper floors, was discovered. The ladder, mounted on a mechanized lift, suggests the suspects accessed a balcony on one of the upper floors. The closure has left numerous tourists unable to enter the museum on an overcast day.
The Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History has updated its impeachment display to include President Donald Trump’s impeachments after initially removing a temporary placard. The updated display, unveiled following reports of White House pressure, now reflects all presidential impeachments. The revisions include minor alterations to the text, such as the addition of the word “alleged.” The museum has stated that the initial removal was for a more permanent update. Despite the changes, some visitors and public figures expressed concern over the potential for political interference in the museum’s exhibits.
A 300-year-old painting in Florence’s Uffizi Gallery was damaged when a visitor fell while posing for a photo. The artwork, a portrait of Tuscan prince Ferdinando de’ Medici, sustained a tear in the canvas. Museum officials have identified the individual and reported them to authorities, while the painting is undergoing repairs. The Uffizi is considering implementing restrictions on visitor behavior, addressing the increasing issue of visitors prioritizing social media content over the preservation of cultural heritage.
Early Saturday morning, robbers used explosives to break into the Drents Museum in Assen, Netherlands, stealing a significant number of gold artifacts. The heist included a priceless gold Coțofenești helmet and three Dacian royal bracelets, part of a Romanian loan exhibit. Police are investigating a related car fire and are appealing to the public for any relevant security footage or witness accounts. The museum remains closed while authorities conduct their investigation.
John Q. Hosedrinker