MYSTERIOUS: 13 - What They Never Told You

Man disguised as woman in wheelchair hurls cake at Mona Lisa in 'jaw-dropping' incident

He wore a wig and lipstick and called on people to 'think of the Earth' as he was ushered away

Manchester Evening News · May 30, 2022

Mona Lisa attacked with cake by man disguised as old woman in wheelchair

The protester tried to smash the glass protecting the world’s most famous painting before smearing cream across its surface.

Daily Record · May 30, 2022

Mona Lisa's brush with vandalism continues as 'La Joconde' is targeted again

There was commotion at the Louvre in Paris on Sunday when a man disguised as an old lady in a wheelchair thew cream cake at the "Mona Lisa" as part of an apparent climate-relate protest.

Radio France Internationale · May 30, 2022

Former Louvre president charged with alleged antiquities trafficking

The former president of the Louvre has been charged with alleged antiquities trafficking in France.

Evening Standard · May 26, 2022

Former Louvre director charged over suspected antiquities trafficking ring

The former head of Paris's Louvre Museum, Jean-Luc Martinez, has been charged with conspiring to hide the origin of Egyptian archeological treasures that police suspect were smuggled out of the country during the Arab Spring uprisings.

Radio France Internationale · May 26, 2022

Editorial: French election has global stakes

At his victory celebration in 2017, newly elected French President Emmanuel Macron strode to a podium at the Louvre to the sounds of "Ode to Joy." He had every reason to be joyful, having trounced his opponent, Marine Le Pen, in a 66% to 34% landslide.

Tribune News Service · Apr 14, 2022

Mona Lisa won't distract Maro Itoje from England's 'unbelievable Six Nations opportunity'

An earlier flight to Paris gave England's players extra time to unwind ahead of their Six Nations curtain call against leaders France, with the Louvre among Maro Itoje's pitstops

Daily Mirror · Mar 18, 2022

Marseille Hosts Immersive Mona Lisa Exhibition

The southern French city of Marseille is hosting an immersive entirely digital exhibition that gives enthusiasts the chance to explore the world of Leonardo da Vinci’s Mona Lisa and unravel her mysteries. In the 600m2 hall of the Palais de la Bourse, visitors will take a journey through six stages…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 15, 2022

This photo of Matthew Stafford after the Rams’ Super Bowl win is iconic

Hang this iconic photo of Matthew Stafford in the Louvre.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 14, 2022

Chantilly: France's castle of princes

Every year, almost half a million visitors flock to Chantilly, one of France's most beautiful castles. Located an hour from Paris and built in 1358, its princes greeted Louis XIV for sumptuous banquets. In the 19th century, Henri d'Orléans, Duke of Aumale, restored the château and turned it into an…

France 24 · Jan 28, 2022