In seven minutes, thieves entered the Louvre in Paris and made off with eight “priceless” jewels.

The necklaces, earrings, brooches, and crowns has belonged to an array of 19th century royals, including Napoleon’s wife Marie-Amelie, and empress Eugenie, married to Napoleon III.

The gang were organised, professionals, and had clearly scoped the world’s most visited gallery and knew exactly what they were after.

But, after you’ve jumped the hurdles of security – what do you do with this highly recognisable royal regalia?

Today on The Front Page, art historian, author, and curator Dr Penelope Jackson is with us to take a look at heists, and whether it’s really like the movies.

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In seven minutes, thieves entered the Louvre in Paris and made off with eight &ldquo;priceless&rdquo; jewels.
The necklaces, earrings, brooches, and crowns has belonged to an array of 19th century royals, including Napoleon&rsquo;s wife Marie-Amelie, and empress Eugenie, married to Napoleon III.
The gang were organised, professionals, and had clearly scoped the world&rsquo;s most visited gallery and knew exactly what they were after.
But, after you&rsquo;ve jumped the hurdles of security &ndash; what do you do with this highly recognisable royal regalia?
Today on The Front Page, art historian, author, and curator Dr Penelope Jackson is with us to take a look at heists, and whether it&rsquo;s really like the movies.
Follow The Front Page on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.
You can read more about this and other stories in the New Zealand Herald, online at nzherald.co.nz, or tune in to news bulletins across the NZME network.
Host: Chelsea Daniels Editor/Producer: Richard Martin Producer: Jane Yee

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Go beyond the headlines with The Front Page, the New Zealand Herald’s daily news analysis podcast. Each weekday Chelsea Daniels unpacks the stories shaping Aotearoa, from what’s happening in our own backyard to global events shaping our future. Every episode we speak to leaders, experts, reporters, and those living the story, so you get the full picture. Subscribe now so you never miss an episode.

Go beyond the headlines with The Front Page, the New Zealand Herald&rsquo;s daily news analysis podcast. Each weekday Chelsea Daniels unpacks the stories shaping Aotearoa, from what&rsquo;s happening in our own backyard to global events shaping our future. Every episode we speak to leaders, experts, reporters, and those living the story, so you get the full picture. Subscribe now so you never miss an episode.

Can the Louvre’s stolen royal gems ever be recovered?

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