Ancient gold treasures stolen from museum in "super-fast" raid
The treasure was discovered in 1963 by archaeologist Jose Maria Soler in a vessel sunk in a dried-out riverbed in Villena.
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Italian art heist foiled
Five accused thieves are under arrest after police say they took $10 million worth of art from a private museum in an Italian villa.
Whaling museum receives hilarious review
The New Bedford Whaling Museum was hit with a Google review calling it the "worst aquarium ever." Then it turned it into marketing gold. Tony Dokoupil has the story.
Thieves who stole 2,500-year-old gold relics from museum sentenced
A Netherlands court said the three men warranted a custodial sentence "because of the nature and gravity" of their crime.
Art exhibit takes you outside of comfort zone
An exhibit at the Philadelphia Art Museum marks 100 years of surrealism, showcasing captivating paintings, sculptures and films that trace the movement's origins and its power to transport us beyond reality. Matthew Affron, the museum's curator, says the exhibit aims to push visitors outside of their comfort zones and spark curiosity. Robert Costa reports.
Louvre adds security bars to window used by jewel thieves
Maintenance workers secured metal bars over the window thieves used to break into the Louvre in October.
More than 600 British Empire artifacts stolen from U.K. museum
Police said they wanted to talk to four unidentified men, all wearing caps or hoodies, seen in security camera images carrying bags in the early hours.
Leak at Louvre Museum damaged hundreds of works after jewel heist
Weeks after the brazen robbery of crown jewels, Paris' Louvre saw hundreds of works in its Egypt section damaged by water from a leaky old heating system.
Egypt opens huge, $1 billion landmark museum dedicated to its past
The Grand Egyptian Museum has taken 30 years to become a reality, but finally opened its doors, with an equally grand opening ceremony.
Reporter's Notebook: How art makes us attentive
Museums are a workout for our attention. They ask us to be intentional about what we are looking at, how we respond and why we respond. "CBS Evening News" co-anchor John Dickerson explains.
Reporter's Notebook: A 180-year journey home
In 1839, a 53-year-old American woman wrote from Paris, "I am now in distress, in ill health and in an a foreign country." Stranded and desperate, she pled: "Save me from utter ruin." Rescue would take more than 180 years to arrive. "CBS Evening News" co-anchor John Dickerson explains.
Woman arrested over theft of gold worth $1.7 million from Paris museum
A 24-year-old woman was arrested in Barcelona over the break-in and theft of gold worth more than $1 million, the Paris prosecutor said.
Louvre robbery leaves Paris' iconic museum shuttered for a second day
The Louvre museum was hit by a brazen daytime jewel heist, forcing the Paris institution to close its doors for a second day in a row.
New Chicago History Museum exhibit highlights city's Latino history
A new exhibit at the Chicago History Museum highlights the history of the city's Latino population.
Julia Child exhibit opens at Minnesota History Center
She had a voice as distinctive as her contributions to cooking, French cuisine and television.
American Dream museum opens
John Dickerson opines on the American Dream as a new museum dedicated to the idea opens in Washington, D.C.
Sad end in case of 3,000-year-old bracelet stolen from Cairo museum
Authorities in Egypt say a golden bracelet once owned by a king, that survived some 3,000 years, was stolen by a museum worker and then melted down.
"National treasures" worth $11 million stolen from museum in France
Thieves snatched three porcelain works in a heist at the Adrien Dubouche National Museum in France, the museum said.
Trump orders review of Smithsonian museums
The Trump administration has ordered a review of Smithsonian museums and exhibits. It is the president's latest effort to shape what people learn about this country. Samuel Redman, history professor at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, joins "The Takeout" to discuss.
3 men convicted for stealing ancient coins in 9-minute museum heist
Three men have been convicted of the theft of hundreds of ancient gold coins from a German museum in 2022 and handed prison sentences ranging up to 11 years.
The Louvre in Paris closes unexpectedly as staff protest conditions
A spontaneous strike at the Louvre erupted during a routine internal meeting, as gallery attendants, ticket agents and security personnel refused to take up their posts.
Pop-ups are popping up all over
More and more retail stores, restaurants, museums and other "experiences" are opening temporary spaces as "pop-up" operations. Some are proving so popular they're staying in place longer than expected. Luke Burbank reports on a new twist in retail that is fueled in part by social media, and visits such pop-ups as Candytopia and 29Rooms.
Tell me a secret: How PostSecret shares anonymous messages with the world
Beginning in 2004, Frank Warren has invited total strangers to send him their secrets – humorous or painful, romantic or traumatic – which he then posts on the massively popular website PostSecret.com. The postcards that arrive in his mail each week have even been displayed in museums, where viewers may find secrets that hit close to home. Lee Cowan reports.
Dutch museum features 200-year-old condom emblazoned with erotic art
The Netherlands' Rijksmuseum says a condom believed to be made around 1830 from a sheep's appendix, "depicts both the playful and the serious side of sexual health."
New museum honoring Medal of Honor recipients
A museum honoring Medal of Honor recipients is set to open this week in Texas. Jason Allen takes a look inside.
More details emerge about FlyDubai co-pilot who tried to crash plane
Christa Pike's botched execution follows a pattern of issues with lethal drugs
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