Louvre
400 ancient books damaged by water in Louvre’s Egyptian antiquities library
Books
December 8, 2025
400 ancient books damaged by water in Louvre’s Egyptian antiquities library
The Louvre Museum in France experienced a severe water leak, causing significant damage to around 400 books and documents in…
Four more suspects detained over Louvre jewel heist
World
November 26, 2025
Four more suspects detained over Louvre jewel heist
Paris — Four more people suspected of involvement in the robbery of the French crown jewels from the Louvre have…
Louvre heist suspects are local petty criminals, Paris prosecutor says
World
November 4, 2025
Louvre heist suspects are local petty criminals, Paris prosecutor says
Four suspects in custody in relation to their alleged involvement in the spectacular heist at the Louvre museum last month…
Louvre heist suspects have admitted involvement in jewels theft
World
October 30, 2025
Louvre heist suspects have admitted involvement in jewels theft
Paris — Two suspects arrested in connection with the theft of France’s crown jewels from the Louvre museum have admitted…
Suspects arrested over brazen jewel theft from Paris’ Louvre museum
World
October 26, 2025
Suspects arrested over brazen jewel theft from Paris’ Louvre museum
Police have arrested suspects in connection with the theft of priceless jewels from the Louvre museum, just as one attempted…
No security cameras covered Louvre balcony where thieves entered, director says
World
October 23, 2025
No security cameras covered Louvre balcony where thieves entered, director says
Paris — No security cameras were monitoring the second-floor balcony where thieves gained access to the Louvre to steal historic…
Looted Louvre treasures may never be found, experts say, as museum remains closed
Technology
October 20, 2025
Looted Louvre treasures may never be found, experts say, as museum remains closed
The Louvre museum in Paris announced it would remain closed Monday as investigations continue into Sunday’s extraordinary theft of historic…
Egypt recovers two looted artifacts from France
Archaeology
June 14, 2023
Egypt recovers two looted artifacts from France
The Egyptian Public Prosecutor Hamada al-Sawy announced on Tuesday that Egypt has recovered two ancient murals from France in an…
Zahi Hawass requests Rosetta Stone return from British Museum
Archaeology
October 20, 2022
Zahi Hawass requests Rosetta Stone return from British Museum
Egyptian Egyptologist Zahi Hawass, announced that the document through which he requests the return of the Rosetta Stone from the…
Powdering sleeping beauty’s nose: Virus eases Louvre works
Culture
February 20, 2021
Powdering sleeping beauty’s nose: Virus eases Louvre works
PARIS (AP) — The 518-year-old Mona Lisa has seen many things in her life on a wall, but rarely this:…